The IKnow This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figures fromdiverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing theircompelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom. BryanStevenson has committed his career to fighting wrongful convictions, systemicpoverty, and mass incarceration-here, he shares the lessons he's learnedthroughout his life. Storiesinclude how his slave ancestry shaped his childhood, how a poignant conversation with a death rowinmate impacted his work, and why he believes the worst thing that happens to aperson shouldn't define their life. Bryan Stevenson is one of today's most influential social justice attorneys and author of the bestselling book Just MercyThis book is an encouraging road map for aspiring activists and anyone who believes in second chancesThe landmark book series brims with messages of leadership, courage, compassion, and hopeInspiredby Nelson Mandela's legacy and created in collaboration with the Nelson MandelaFoundation, I Know This to Be True is a global series of books createdto spark a new generation of leaders. Thisseries offers encouragement and guidance to graduates, future leaders, andanyone hoping to make a positive impact on the world. Bryan Stevenson's words are a powerful reminder that when good people follow their hearts, they can change the worldRoyalties from sales of the series support the free distribution of material from the series to the world's developing economy countriesA highly giftable and lovely hardcover with vivid photographic portraits throughout Great for those who loved Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience by Shaun Usher, Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela by Nelson Mandela, and Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson