by Rubin Carter
First published 2013
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter sits in solitary confinement, one man against a system that branded him guilty of crimes he never committed. This boxer turned prisoner refuses to break under ten years of isolation. Carter traces his journey through multiple forms of captivity: the violence of his early years, the corruption of a trial that stole his freedom, and the concrete walls that could not contain his spirit. He develops a personal philosophy forged in the crucible of injustice. Carter emerges as more than a victim. He becomes a voice for others trapped by wrongful convictions. His story challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about crime and punishment. This spiritual and factual account offers hope to the hopeless and demands action from those who witness injustice.
Genres: crime, non-fiction, biography-memoir, justice
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, underdog
352 pages · Paperback · Lawrence Hill Books
Content warnings: violence