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Book Synopsis: LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FINALIST • NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE • A “powerful and devastating” (The Washington Post) call to free those buried alive by America’s legal system, and an inspiring true story about unwavering belief in humanity—from a gifted young lawyer and important new voice in the movement to transform the system.
“An essential book for our time . . . Brittany K. Barnett is a star.”—Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN Host, and New York Times bestselling author. Brittany K. Barnett was only a law student when she came across the case that would change her life forever—that of Sharanda Jones, single mother, business owner, and, like Brittany, Black daughter of the rural South. A victim of America’s devastating war on drugs, Sharanda had been torn away from her young daughter and was serving a life sentence without parole—for a first-time drug offense. In Sharanda, Brittany saw haunting echoes of her own life, as the daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother. As she studied this case, a system came into focus in which widespread racial injustice forms the core of America’s addiction to incarceration. Moved by Sharanda’s plight, Brittany set to work to gain her freedom. This had never been the plan. Bright and ambitious, Brittany was a successful accountant on her way to a high-powered future in corporate law. But Sharanda’s case opened the door to a harrowing journey through the criminal justice system. By day she moved billion-dollar deals, and by night she worked pro bono to free clients in near hopeless legal battles. Ultimately, her path transformed her understanding of injustice in the courts, of genius languishing behind bars, and the very definition of freedom itself.
Brittany’s riveting memoir is at once a coming-of-age story and a powerful evocation of what it takes to bring hope and justice to a system built to resist them both.
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Experience the power of hope, justice, and freedom with "A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom". This groundbreaking book, nominated for the NAACP Image Award, sheds light on the devastating realities hidden within America's legal system. With its captivating storytelling and unwavering belief in humanity, it's a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and transform our flawed justice system.
"An essential book for our time," says Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance and bestselling author. Brittany K. Barnett, a gifted young lawyer and an important voice in the movement for change, presents a stunning true story that will leave you inspired and motivated to make a difference.
Follow the inspiring journey of Brittany K. Barnett as she fights to break free those buried alive by America's addiction to incarceration. Sharanda Jones, a single mother torn away from her daughter, serves a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense. Brittany, deeply moved by Sharanda's plight, sets out on an unexpected path to gain her freedom, despite facing a justice system riddled with racial injustice.
In "A Knock at Midnight", Brittany's memoir reads like a coming-of-age story intertwined with the quest for justice. Witness her transformation from a successful accountant on the corporate law track to a champion for those who have been unjustly imprisoned. As she works on billion-dollar deals during the day, she tirelessly fights for freedom and hope for her clients on pro bono cases by night.
Discover the profound impact of this incredible journey on Brittany's understanding of the courts, the hidden brilliance trapped behind bars, and the true meaning of freedom. This thought-provoking book will challenge your perception of the justice system and inspire you to take action against its injustices.
Don't miss out on "A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom". Get your copy now and join Brittany K. Barnett on this life-changing adventure that could transform your outlook and the future of our legal system. Embrace the opportunity to be informed and empowered.
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