The book club has given the community foundation new ways to connect with our community, meet new. May 21, 2020 ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. Stevenson wished he had been more assertive with the police while they were illegally searching his car. Have stevensons experiences influenced your own definition of justice.
Book club reading guides 202021 cooperative baptist fellowship. The book provides information on many other cases and criminal justice issues while offering more yes, the movie focuses on a specific case from the book. A new growing crop of podcast conversation clubs on and offline can connect you with other eager fans, book clubstyle. Book club reading guides 202021 cbfs 202021 opportunities to affect reading guide list features novels, memoir, nonfiction, short stories and young adult fiction. Just mercy by bryan stevenson discussion questions 1.
Cant wait to debrief after listening to the latest episode of your favorite audio series. Recommending new books each month to spark lively conversation. Is there anything about which you think or feel differently as a result of reading. Just mercy begins with information about bryan stevenson growing up poor in a racially segregated community in delaware. Say, stevenson calls his book just mercy and invites us to consider both justice and mercy in regard to the u. The characteristics of coastal urban areas are mainly viewed from its various diversity of ecosystem.
Just mercy is a best book club book for discussion, a true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice. Book club discussions are great conversations based on a common book that everyone has read. Community foundation of north louisiana invites any and all in the community to join community reads, a book club led by cfnla. Book club reading guides 202021 cooperative baptist. Baltimore, md, 92920 on september 30, the maryland office of the council on americanislamic relations cair will hold its september social justice book club discussion online. Stevenson is not only a great lawyer, hes also a gifted writer and storyteller. A story of justice and redemption by bryan stevenson this is the true tale of an african american lawyer in the south fighting for the rights of death row inmates who were unjustly incarcerated. Has your idea about justice changed since reading the book. Why do you think sheriffs, lawyers, and other government officials. Think back to your opinions before you began to read stevensons book. What are some of the different meanings of the word just used throughout the book. Random house describes just mercy as a powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. Finish survey to receive a movie admission, inperson or online.
Mar 17, 2021 the monthly in the loop book club meets saturday, february 4 at harold washington library center to discuss just mercy by bryan stevenson. What are some of the groundbreaking achievements, listed in the revised postscript, which stevenson and the equal justice initiative have accomplished since just mercy s original publication in 2014. We encourage community members to join us as we read about issues like poverty, education, addiction, mental health, blight, and criminal justice reform. Each chapter contains summary points, discussion questions for the class and activities requiring various skills and interpretation of the text. Community reads book club tackles justice, education. A story of justice and redemptionon bookclubz, the best app and website for organizing your book club.
Suggested discussion questions for just mercy by bryan stevenson. Stevenson, the founder of equal justice initiative, is committed to challenging racial and economic injustice and to protecting the human rights of the most vulnerable people in american society. Aug 25, 2020 july 28, 2020 live discussion of just mercy. Its all about the american justice system, especially how the racial bias in it. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. A story of justice and redemption by bryan stevenson. Well also be holding several book discussions and events online during february 2021.
A story of justice and redemption by bryan stevenson when i shared this book on instagram, so many people responded telling me that their book clubs had read this title and had amazing discussions. The film is based upon the new york times bestselling book, and it revolves around the faithrooted activism of bryan stevenson played by michael b. We discuss a new book every month, plus you get access to all past book club discussion questions. Find resources for your book club, whether it meets in your living room or across cyberspace. A story of justice and redemption, by bryan stevenson, and the discussion promises to be thoughtful. Well also be announcing our third quarter book selections on wednesday may 20. And remember to check out our other book resources. General book club questions for study and discussion.
Just mercy will make you upset and it will make you hopeful. Book discussion questions for just mercy, by bryan stevenson. The book provides information on many other cases and criminal justice issues while offering additional details about the case highlighted in the movie. Keith just mercy was my choice for our book club to read in may. Questions for discussing just mercy with students rooted. While discussion guides are a common resource for book clubs, we hope individual readers can also find them useful for starting or enhancing conversations.
Isabel wilkerson, author of the warmth of other suns bryan stevenson is available for campus talks and appearances. As a member or leader of a book club, you are likely to be reading books on a wide variety o. This discussion guide was created by the equal justice initiative to help viewers understand and learn more about the criminal justice system and the issues of fairness and racial discrimination raised in. He remembers his grandmother telling him, you cant understand most. Apr 29, 2015 come back wednesday, may 6 for the introduction to the book. Jul 10, 2020 just mercy topic of ysu book club discussion racial and social justice will be among the topics as the ysu alumni and friends virtual book club discusses just mercy. Suggested book and reading club discussion questions for just mercy. The following list of standards correlates to the discussion questions as a whole whereas, for each of the activities, the relevant and specific standards are indicated for each of the exercises. Openended questions help ignite discussions involving the whole group.
Jordan and the creation of the equal justice initiative eji. The film provides a sobering glimpse into how race, class, and systemic sin inform culpability and judicial verdicts. And now, in the era of donald trump, its important to consider whether or not the books you read are working to dismantle structures of inequalit. This guide grew out of a book discussion group sponsored by the honors program and the.
Head over to rooted parent today to see some reflections on just mercy and further resources. A story of justice and redemption by bryan stevenson june 30, 2020 live discussion of the book thief by markus zusak may 28, 2020 second book selection announcement. Aug 02, 2020 just mercy is a true story by bryan stevenson which follows his career as a young black lawyer leaving harvard and moving to alabama in 1989 to try to help fight for poor people who cannot afford. How to find your local book club in the uk, because sometimes you need to discuss that ending. A story of justice and redemption by bryan stevenson please note, this clp virtual book club discussion will take place on zoom, not in facebook groups. Below, we share guides and other resources about antiracism for reading, watching and listening. This discussion guide was created by the equal justice initiative to help viewers understand and learn more about the criminal justice system and the issues of fairness and racial discrimination raised in just mercy. With the endless supply of literature both online and in shops, it comes as no surprise that finding the perfect book can be a big challenge and thats one of the reasons why book clubs are so great. The just mercy book distribution and the read project will officially kickoff in march. Jan 11, 2017 just mercy is a powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice. Jordan and jamie foxx named one of the best books of the year by the new york times the washington. For ongoing discussion each month, join the red couch facebook group. Delve deeper into the books making the charts, and get tips for keeping your reading group engaged.
A story of justice and redemption, the bestselling book that chronicles the true story of the work of a young lawyer fighting for justice for the poor and wrongly condemned. Selected discussion topics equal justice initiative. Attend movie showing at ricks theater on thursday, may 6th limited seating due to covid19. Are there any examples of poverty and justice existing at the same time. Use these questions for quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Stevenson, an attorney serving the poor and underserved, has written a personal and sobering account of modern injustices of the u. Jordan and the case of walter mcmillian academy award winner jamie foxx, who was convicted and sentenced to death for a. The questions are broken out into sections, so they focus on specific chapters within just mercy bryan stevenson. Just mercy takes us inside americas broken criminal justice system and compels us to confront inequality and injustice based on the bestselling book, the just mercy movie presents the unforgettable story of bryan stevenson michael b. Just mercy discussion guide by dominique gilliard, author of rethinking incarceration the film just mercy provocatively beckons all, especially the us church, to confront the unjust nature of our nations criminal justice system. After reading just mercy, what does the title mean to you.
Start a book club discussion and challenge your group to deepen their analysis of the reading material with this set of sample book club questions. Book discussion questions for just mercy, by bryan stevenson just mercy. The thirteenth tale by diane setterfield is a rich story about secrets, ghosts, winter, books and family. Watching just mercy is not an easy, lighthearted afternoons entertainment, but it is well worth the energy to bring your teenagers along to see it. Shop and save on gifts for everyone on your list sections show more follow today setting up a book club for your children will no. One way to include all members is to write questions on an index card for e. Join the academy of lifelong learning book club as we read along with nyu reads and discuss just mercy. How should society work to right this grievous wrong. Jordan and the case of walter mcmillian academy award winner jamie foxx, who was convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he.
We have everything you need to host your own book club, from the discussion questions to recipes you can make and serve your fellow members. I want to thank everyone who joined us for the book club. A story of justice and redemption, by bryan stevenson, and the discussion promises to be thoughtful and deep and enlightening. Just mercy discussion guide by dominique gilliard, author of. Stevenson remembers his grandmother telling him throughout his childhood, you cant. Just mercy is a recommended book on reading group choices. Just mercy questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on just mercy. Reviews and discussion questions for just mercy are listed along with links to key places and things relevant to the story. Why did you decide to read the book and why did you decide to come to the book discussion. The monthly in the loop book club meets saturday, february 4 at harold washington library center to discuss just mercy by bryan stevenson.
Registration is limited and the zoom meeting details will be emailed to registered participants prior to the discussion. The monthly in the loop book club meets saturday, february 4 at harold washington library center to discuss just mercy by bryan. Suggested discussion questions for just mercy by bryan. Abstract in general context, most urban and strategic areas in indonesia are located in the coast of java, such as jakarta, semarang, and surabaya. Theres no better way to introduce yourself and others to new books than through a book club. While we cant gather in the theater, were taking select book clubs online. We hope these books will enrich and challenge your missional journey. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. Rsvp with your email address so we can send you the zoom link on the day of the event. Racial and social justice will be among the topics as the ysu alumni and friends virtual book club discusses just mercy.
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