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In 1982, a Roman Catholic nun became the spiritual advisor to a condemned murderer who was soon executed. Powerfully and persuasively, with a compassion that embraces not only the terrified... More
In 1982, a Roman Catholic nun became the spiritual advisor to a condemned murderer who was soon executed. Powerfully and persuasively, with a compassion that embraces not only the terrified killer but the families of his victims and the men who executed him, Prejean narrates Patrick Sonnier's walk to the electric chair. Less
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Authors Helen Prejean ONION EDITORS
Nonfiction Category - Humor • Reference
Editors - Amie Barrodale
Fiction Genre Current Events -
Professional Reviews   
  New York Review of Books: "We learn, by the narrative's cumulative force, how [execution] hardens, coarsens, corrupts, or deadens those who serve it....Hers is one voice for life. We should really need no other." -
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  PaperbackFebruary 01, 1996Vintage Books8.25"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.75"(d), 0.65 lbs.9780679751311 Paperback312October 11, 2005Three Rivers Pr10.5"(h) x 9"(w) x 1"(d), 2.2 lbs.9781400054565
 
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The book that helped me change my mind about capital punishment

byknotheadusc Mar 28, 2005
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Pros Sister Prejean handles the death penalty issue with passion and sensitivity.
Cons Book is a bit dated and may be upsetting to some people.
Recommended it? Yes

As some of you know, I live in Virginia, where the death penalty is often carried out with astonishing efficiency. Some people laud this approach to capital punishment and its supposed focus on justice for victims. Other people disagree with it, fearing that innocent people might be wrongly... Read full review »

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A Different Take on the Death Penalty

bylernerj Mar 11, 2001
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Pros Effectively argued, emotionally powerful
Cons Portions may be boring for people with a lot of background knowledge about the topic.
Recommended it? Yes

Most people know the title Dead Man Walking as a recent film starring Susan Sarandon. This film, however, was based on the acclaimed 1993 book Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the US. The book is part autobiography of its author, Sister Helen Prejean, and part... Read full review »

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