What an inspiring book! The circumstances of his situation make me so angry and feel so helpless, but this man's determination and work to right the wrongs that were done show that truth will come out in the end. Such an inspiring and happy ending for this story!

Hinton was convicted for a crime he did not commit, despite having a solid alibi.  As a result, he spent 30 years on death row despite evidence that supported his claims of innocence.

Despite the long and drawn out appeals, and despite the injustices done to him, Hinton manages to maintain a positive attitude and offers only forgiveness for those who wronged him.

The book tells a message of strong condemnation towards the death penalty, and forces the reader to really confront the issues within our own justice system.  Hinton came out on the other side and was able to begin his life again, but there are many who have been wrongly convicted and/or executed who will never be given another chance.  

This is a good read for anyone who cares to read from an inside perspective of the failures of our current legal systems.

I cannot say enough about this book other than READ IT!!! You will not be disappointed. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on my review.

One of the best books that I read this year, definitely in my top 10 of 2020. It is the eye-opening memoir of Anthony Ray Hinton, who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to death in Alabama and spent almost 30 years on Death Row, until his conviction was finally overthrown. Alabama, even in the 80s was not the same place for innocent poor blacks as for guilty, rich whites.

This book is one of the best books I've ever read in terms of its impact on my life. This powerful book altered the way I, as a criminal justice student a decade ago, view race and the criminal justice system in the United States. Many specifics from this book stand out in mind two years after reading it, and it broke my faith in our country's justice system. Anthony Ray Hinton is inspiring in his ability to be positive in light of what he went through. I also particularly appreciated the ending of the book listing all the people on death row by name. This is a powerful section that truly challenges the reader to recognize the humanity of each individual on death row. This book set me over the last hurdle to becoming anti-death penalty. I recommend this book to people ALL THE TIME.

Heart wrenching. What Mr. Hinton went through no one should experience, but as long as we have systemic racism what Mr. Hinton went through will contInue to happen to black and brown men. A must read

This was a really powerful read, heartbreaking at times, and highly effective in how it dealt with the injustices in the US legal system, in their court processes and in how racial and economic discrimination prevailed so openly and in such an acceptable manner for so long, as I’m sure it still does today. The location of one’s birth is such a random thing, designed by God alone, yet so much relies upon it. Ray is an inspiration to all, his power of forgiveness is astounding, he has a lesson for us all.

The most gut wrenching, tear your heart apart, but stitch it back together book I have ever read. Powerful fails to fully describe. Grace and mercy personified.

The Sun Does Shine is the most heart wrenching, infuriating, incredible book I have read in recent years. I was acutely aware of Ray Hinton's release from Death Row due to news coverage in 2015, but did not fully comprehend the injustice he faced through his youth, his false imprisonment, and the continued injustice he will face because of the State of Alabama robbing him of over three decades of his life.

Mr. Hinton's harrowing memoir shines a light on the darkest crimes of our justice system that disproportionately punishes the "poor and innocent more than the rich and guilty." Rampant corruption and blatant racism led to a false conviction that resulted in a death sentence for an innocent man. In a cruel, twisted practice, receiving the death penalty resulted in a guaranteed an
automatic appeal provided by the state - something Hinton otherwise could not have afforded otherwise. Yet it would take over thirty years before he would walk out of prison for a crime he did not commit.

I received a free ebook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

Wow! Amazing! Anthony Ray Hinton is an amazing man. This memoir of Hinton’s experience of being falsely accused, tried, and convicted to death row where he stayed for fifteen years before being exonerated... Hinton said, “...Pain and tragedy and injustice happen - they happen to us all. I'd like to believe it's what you choose to do after such an experience that matters the most - that truly changes your life forever.” If I was still teaching, I would make this book a required reading for my senior classes.
I will recommend this memoir to several bookclubs. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton is easily one of the most inspiring books of 2018. Anthony's story is similar to so many of the unfortunate stories we hear in the news of men who are put in prison for crimes that they continually deny with little proof but what really sets this story apart is how Anthony stayed positive throughout his incarceration. His ability to try to be a light to his fellow prisoners, including one who was in prison for a lynching, was something I am likely to never forget. I would recommend this book to any and everyone.

I am in charge of our Senior School library and am looking for a diverse array of new books to furnish their shelves with and inspire our young people to read a wider and more diverse range of books as they move through the senior school. It is hard sometimes to find books that will grab the attention of young people as their time is short and we are competing against technology and online entertainments.
This was a thought-provoking and well-written read that will appeal to young readers across the board. It had a really strong voice and a compelling narrative that I think would capture their attention and draw them in. It kept me engrossed and I think that it's so important that the books that we purchase for both our young people and our staff are appealing to as broad a range of readers as possible - as well as providing them with something a little 'different' that they might not have come across in school libraries before.
This was a really enjoyable read and I will definitely be purchasing a copy for school so that our young people can enjoy it for themselves. A satisfying and well-crafted read that I keep thinking about long after closing its final page - and that definitely makes it a must-buy for me!

This. Book. I thought I knew this story. I had read Bryan Stevenson’s JUST MERCY in which he tells the story of being Ray Hinton’s attorney. But that is just not the same thing as experiencing the story from Ray’s own viewpoint. I felt like I had been through almost every day of the thirty years he spent as an innocent man on death row by the time I finished, and I wept with him when he was finally released. If you care at all about Justice, I highly recommend this book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
And as a bonus recommendation, if you have not read JUST MERCY, you must. Understanding this country’s Justice or lack thereof should not be optional for those of us who are her citizens.
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Wow this was a very powerful true account of an innocent man's time in prison. I felt for him, and I am so happy he has been released!

The Sun Does Not Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton

Brief Summary: This is the compelling true story of Anthony Ray Hinton, who served a 30-year sentence on death row for a crime he didn’t commit before his conviction was overturned.  

Highlights: This is a thought-provoking look at race in America and the best book I’ve read on the topic since To Kill A Mockingbird. He also explores what it means to be poor and the injustice of the death penalty itself. Hinton is an incredibly special and resilient individual. I love that he started a book club for his fellow death row inmates and became friends with them despite their different backgrounds. There were several moments that I laughed out loud; so unexpected on a book about death row.  

What makes this book unique?: Point blank this book inspired me to read Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, learn how I can support the work of the Equal Justice Initiative, and visit the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. I don’t think I will ever forget the profound sense of injustice I felt. 

Explanation of Rating: 5/5 One of the best books I’ve read in the past few years. 

Psychology Factors: This should be required reading for the multicultural competent psychologist. It also highlights issues of socioeconomic disadvantage too.

I already purchased a hardback copy of this book for my own collection and will be encouraging all my friends and family to read it! 

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review

This book was a redemption song that echoed in my soul! This poor man was wrongly accused of murder, and his tale of navigating the legal system while innocent both broke my heart and put it back together. He writes of his plight so well and honestly, I felt his hurt and hope so clearly! This is an absolute must-read! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC and letting me experience the joy and pain of this book for free!

This book was a huge eye opener for me! A true story about an African American young man in Alabama, was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit, then was put on death row. Astonishing how an innocent man can be convicted out of convenience for the prosecutors and the court. Somehow, this man kept a positive outlook on life, spending decades waiting for his looming death. This book has a happy ending, yet uncovers devastating truths. Thank you NetGalley for the e-reader edition. All opinions are my own.

Interesting book that i think talks about a topic that is way to rarely talked about, but sadly i felt as if the book was not very readable since the writing itself wasn't the easiest to get through. 
I do love that the author is very honest with what happened and how it happens, i love that he doesn't shy away from saying that a lot of the american "Justice" style is still based a lot on racism (he doesn't use those words exactly but the list of names of the people that are currently waiting on death row and how he says specific things tell me that it seems a lot like specific names and/or skin color in America still means that you are not worth an real law work if you can found guilty more easily!)

It was a very informative book and i am defiantly interested to pick up more books on the topic of death row, to inform myself  more on the topic that i so rarely hear anyone talk or write about!

Received this book as an ARC.  I liked the majority of the book.  Some of it was very very slow and I ended up skipping paragraphs because it was the same over and over and over. The book was very self boasting which I struggled with also.  I feel so horrible for Anthony Ray Hinton.  No one on this planet should ever go through what he went through.  I do believe in the death penalty but only when there is 100% proof with no questions and with effective council.  I don't know if this would have actually went this far or have been done if this happened in this day in age or even in the past 10 years but back then wow!   I would like to think not anyways.  The book was good and I hope others read it.

A memoir by Anthony Ray Hinton, a man wrongfully imprisonment for 30 years for three murders he was innocent of. This shocking true life story spotlights social and judicial injustice in Alabama. Follow Mr. Hinton as he and attorney, Bryan Stevenso fight against the forged evidence used to entrap a man in a system that was built for conviction rather than justice... The Sun Does Shine.