Marked for Life

di Jon Sternfeld (Autore)

Isaac Wright Jr. (Autore)

St. Martin's Press, 2022

A powerful memoir of resilience and hope, Marked for Life is the true story of Isaac Wright Jr.'s fight against a corrupt justice system that wrongfully imprisoned him for life, and his inspiring journey to reclaim his freedom and become a champion for the oppressed. In 1989, Isaac Wright Jr. was a successful hip hop producer and entrepreneur, having worked with Run-DMC and co-founding his wife's music group, The Cover Girls. But his life took a shocking turn when he was falsely accused of being a drug kingpin and sentenced to life plus 70 years in prison. Realizing that no one else would fight for his innocence, Wright took matters into his own hands. He educated himself in the law, becoming a skilled legal mind and representing himself and fellow inmates. Despite facing corruption and threats from all sides, Wright persevered, uncovering the evidence that would ultimately exonerate him. Marked for Life is not only a gripping account of Wright's battle against injustice, but also a powerful indictment of the racism and inequality plaguing America's justice system. Wright's journey from wrongfully convicted prisoner to passionate advocate for the marginalized is an inspiration to anyone seeking empowerment, social justice, and prison reform. This unforgettable memoir, which inspired the hit ABC series For Life, is a must-read for anyone interested in civil rights, Black history, and the fight against discrimination. Wright's story is a testament to the human spirit and a rallying cry for change in a deeply flawed system. For the next five years, Wright would continue learning law, become a paralegal with the prison’s Inmate Legal Association, and appeal his case. Threatened by corrupt correction officers and convicts, his family falling apart, Wright fought for his life with every legal means at his disposal, eventually uncovering the smoking gun that unraveled the conspiracy perpetrated by law enforcement officials against him. Marked for Life is not just the story of how Isaac Wright Jr. won his freedom. It is the story of how he found his true calling as a gladiator fighting on behalf of the oppressed and marginalized communities victimized by an unjust system of law.

• Autore: Jon Sternfeld, Isaac Wright Jr.
• Anno edizione: 2022
• Editore: St. Martin's Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781250277497

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