Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, has dedicated his legal career to defending those who are trapped by an often capricious, political, and willfully unjust criminal justice system–poor people, people of color, children, and others over whom the system has run roughshod. His award-winning book, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, speaks to justice, mercy, and compassion–themes of concern to us as Unitarian Universalists and as human beings. It is a compelling read from a brave activist and a gifted writer that will inspire you, and will give you hope that something can be done.