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by Helen Prejean (Author)
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A Catholic nun's compelling polemic against capital punishment.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Prejean, a Catholic nun, has written a moral indictment of capital punishment. This book is the result of her visits to two death-row inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary where she serves as a spiritual advisor. Although she documents the inequalities of the judicial system that has condemned these men, her main point is that if society is to inflict this extreme punishment, it should, itself, be perfect. Needless to say, it is not. Opponents of the death penalty will find reinforcement for their cause here. The general reader, however, will probably find the book too narrow in focus, too self-righteous. Prejean writes well, but her material will not attract the wide audience she wants. An optional purchase.
- Frances Sandiford, Green Haven Correctional Facility Lib., Stormville, N.Y.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Re: Florida cases: Roy Swafford and Peter Ventura:, April 2 2004
By Paul D. Harvill (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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For those interested in reading the four to three vote Florida Supreme Court opinions regarding two more death sentenced persons whose innocence is an authentic issue, please go to www.flcourts.org, then go to "Opinions and Rules", then chose the correct year and scroll down to the following two cases:

Roy Swafford: April 18, 2002 Case No. 92.173

Peter Ventura: May 24, 2001 Case No. 93.839

These two cases are findable under "Court Orders: Case Disposition Orders" and "Briefs in Other Cases" sections of the "Press Page":

Roy Swafford: March 26, 2004 Case Nos. 03.931 and 03.1153

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Capital Punishment, Dec 27 2003
By JMack (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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Up until recently, I had taken an indifferent view on capital punishment. I never believed the government should have the power to execute people when the government is far from perfect. Additionally, I never believed I should waste my time saving monsters from death when it is an unpopular view. As a result, I never held a strong opinion on the death penalty.

Sister Helen Prejean is a Catholic nun. Stereotypically speaking, I assumed this book would be very one sided based on her religious association. I took an interest in the book only after I saw the movie. The movie combines the two executions discussed in the book into one death row inmate story. Despite the fact that the book can seem redundant at times, Sister Helen Prejean does an effective job of exploring the topic of capital punishment through the role of a spiritual advisor.

The research that went into this book is startling. I was not expecting research on this level because the book was written by a nun. It may be hard to feel sympathy for the two death row inmates in the book. However, it is hard to ignore the inequalities in the capital punishment system. After reading the book, one comes to the conclusion that poor African-Americans in the "Death Belt" are most likely to be executed. Crimes against whites are far more likely to draw capital punishment as well. Defense for death row inmates is inadequate because of the socioeconomic status. These flaws are just the tip of the iceberg.

When we consider the recent flaws found in capital punishment system, it is difficult to support it. For example, Illinois changed the sentences of all death row inmates upon realizing the flaws in the system. Our government is far from perfect. Based on the flaws and corruptions in the system, it is difficult to support a system in which the government orders a sanctioned killing of a human being. There is also another view that goes unnoticed. Often it is the executioners who are most traumatized by the execution, not the government.

This book has changed my view on capital punishment. This change is not because I feel sympathy for murderers, but becuase the system is very flawed. Sister Helen Prejean makes this very obvious in her book.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent selected history of Louisianna Death Row, Mar 9 2004
By Paul D. Harvill (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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As a former investigator on behalf of Florida death sentenced persons from 1986 - 1992, I can vouch for this book as an excellently written and informative book that is the result of the testing of wills and struggles with God. Definitely beyond any shadow of a doubt a five star book and film.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
This is both a book and a movie that you need to interact with. Particularly in a day and age when there is a movement here in Canada to try to bring the death penalty back. Read more
Published on Mar 30 2007 by Steven R. McEvoy

5.0 out of 5 stars An eye opener!!
If you are thinking of buying this book....go for it. You won't regret it. This book opened my eyes to a completly different side to capital punishement I was never aware of,... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2005 by Natasha Sniatowsky

4.0 out of 5 stars A movie which shows all views, not typical for Hollywood
The movie tries to be neutral so that everyone is able to interpret it his/her own way. You can learn a lot while you see it cause no one can imagine all the (cruel) details of... Read more
Published on May 7 2004 by imki

3.0 out of 5 stars Dead Man Walking Review
A Catholic nun by the name of Prejean, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille, who is friends with two death-row inmates, coupled with a plea for the abolition of... Read more
Published on Dec 18 2003 by Jessica Brookbank

1.0 out of 5 stars A view from my small corner of the justice system
I'm a legal secretary in a public defender's office in a large Western city (pop. 1,000,000+). As such, I'm situated interestingly halfway between the fierce anti-death penalty... Read more
Published on Jan 10 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotic
A lot of reviewers have commented on the content of this book. I guess at this point I don't want to re-enter that debate, although I will tell all of you that I personally... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2002 by Martha E. Nelson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written Account of the Tragedy of the Death Penalty
Sister Helen Prejean's work with death row inmates, both as their spiritual advisor and otherwise is deeply inspiring. Read more
Published on Nov 18 2002 by CDS

1.0 out of 5 stars Review by Detective who worked the case...
I would have appreciated Helen Prejean's point of view--and her work--had she researched the book and told the truth about the crimes and the victims.
Published on Nov 18 2002 by Detective Michael L. Varnado

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for everyone
It took me a while to read this one, not because it's difficult to read -- the frankness of this first-person account is very readable -- but because it is so intense (not... Read more
Published on Nov 5 2002 by Catherine Collingwood

5.0 out of 5 stars Grace, elegance, courage
While the manner in which the story is presented is quite readable and engaging, the strength of this work is in the important and poignant experiences and issues the author... Read more
Published on Aug 22 2002 by Michael K. McKeon

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