The Sun Does Shine: Oprah's Book Club Summer 2018 Selection

A book that tells a story that you wish was the farthest thing from the Truth. After reading this my views on our Justice system has changed drastically & I hope that I can be half of the human being that Ray Hinton is.

A vivid exploration of the live of an inmate on death row who was truly innocent and who persisted in claiming his innocence.

I never read a book so fast, what a life he has lived, it's reminded me of the power of gratitude

An incredible story. How a human can survive being wrongly convicted, live 30 years on death row & still have forgiveness & hope is a powerful message. Read this book. It will break your heart.

Great book. So well written and informative. Hard to believe there are really People treated like dirt. Our prison system is so horrible. This is one exceptional Man who made it through. Think what he would have done if given more of a chance. He is a Man to be admired!!

This book was incredibly captivating and transparent.

The subject matter in this book is just shocking. This poor man was not only found guilty of a crime he didn’t commit, but legal system kept in him jail for years rather than recognize their errors. Heartbreaking to learn that justice is not blind.

Good read.

One of the best books I have ever read! I literally felt every emotion while reading this book and I couldn’t recommend it enough. It’s a real eye opener and really heart warming. I have never been for the death penalty (I live in England and we don’t have the death penalty) and I don’t agree with it at all. Anthony’s story not only high lights that sentencing anyone to death regardless of crime wrong and that punishment in other ways are equally appropriate, but is a perfect demonstration that the justice system is broken on the US and that even today that the system favour rich, white and guilty over poor, black and innocent. My heart breaks for the time Anthony lost and how disgustingly he was treated. It pains me to think, how many more people are there currently on death row or sentenced to life of multiple life sentences for crimes they did not commit. Thank you for sharing your story Anthony, I hope the rest of your life is filled with happiness and joy.

The true story of an innocent man who had to spend nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row before his release in 2015. I heard a radio interview with Ray Hinton which prompted me to order the book. It's amazing that, despite the many injustices he's had to endure, his own tolerance and humanity shines through. Well worth a read.Although the majority of people on Alabama's death row are black and racism is arguably a factor, there have also been cases where white people have been convicted in similarly dubious circumstances.Unbelievably, since Ray Hinton's release, Alabama has actually passed legislation to make it MORE difficult for prisoners like Ray to appeal against their convictions.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - 'enjoyed' is not the right word - I went through many emotions reading about Ray Hinton's wrongfully imprisonment on Death Row for 30 years! Unbelievable - how could he have survived this! The unfairness of it all! And the sadness of all he missed in life for 30 years. He never gave up and is to be admired for 'hanging in there' and even forgiving those who trespassed him. I could not put the book down once I got into it. Fortunately, he had a few true friends that stuck by him. I was very sad when his mother passed away and he could not be with her. The unfairness of it all. A truly remarkable story and man. Hopefully some good will come from this book. I would send him my love if I could. I recommend this book.

As I finish this book I can only marvel at the incredible humanity and ability to forgive of Anthony Ray. He is a beacon of light in a state and country blinded by injustice. How he was allowed stay in death row for so long as a known innocent man is incomprehensible in this day and age. The saddest thing I take from his book is that his isn't an isolated story. I am now going to read Bryan Stevenson's book as I feel I know so much about him already. These are our modern day heroes

Anthony Ray Hinton has been through hell and back. This is an eye opening story which shows the consequences of an inadequate Justice System which fails.. over and over .. and over again.This story also shows why the death penalty should be abolished worldwide. I cannot begin to imagine the mental health implications of being stuck on death row for thirty years when you are in fact innocent!“You are either on the death squad or banging on the bars”I can only hope that Anthony Ray Hinton’s experience has prompted much needed change in the Justice System not just in Alabama but around the world.I’m glad I read this book and I highly recommend everyone to read it. This is a story that needs to be told.