Live from Death Row
by Mumia Abu-Jamal
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Awaiting execution for the murder of a Philadelphia policeman, the author describes the brutality and humiliation of prison life and argues that the justice system is racist and ruled by political expediency.Tags
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The story of Mumia Abu-Jamal as told by himself from his cell on death row. Powerfully told. An illustration of societal issue and controversy surrounding the death penalty.
An excellent read, based on the life and the lives of those who are on Death Row and the statistics to back up racial injustices.
...This book was eye opening to say the very least. It made me look at the death penalty in a very different light. FREE MUMIA!
El autor se destaca por su lucha contra el racismo en los EEUU, razón por la cual está encarcelado y en el corredor de la muerte
Sep 23, 2010Spanish
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Mumia Abu-Jamal is an award-winning journalist & author of two books, "Live from Death Row" & "Death Blossoms", which address prison life from a critical & spiritual perspective. In 1981 he was elected president of the Association of Black Journalists (Philadelphia chapter). His 1982 murder trial & subsequent conviction has raised considerable show more controversy & criticism for alleged constitutional violations & other improprieties. In spite of his almost two-decade long imprisonment on death row, Abu-Jamal has fought for his freedom & for his profession. He holds a BA from Goddard College & an MA from California State University, Dominguez Hills. His books have sold more than 100,000 copies & have been translated into seven languages. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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