Shirley Dicks Bücher

Eine authentische Geschichte einer verzweifelten Mutter eines zum Tode Verurteilten, die ein persönliches Plädoyer gegen die Todesstrafe verfasst.

The narrative centers on Joseph Brown, who, after confessing to a burglary, was wrongfully convicted of murder due to betrayal by his accomplice. Despite the accomplice's failed polygraph and recantation, Brown faced execution, spending 13 harrowing years on death row before his eventual release. This case highlights the grave consequences of flawed justice and the resilience of those wrongfully punished.

The narrative explores the harrowing aftermath of a traumatic experience during the Vietnam War, where the protagonist grapples with memory loss and guilt after a violent incident. As a nineteen-year-old, he reflects on the psychological scars left by the war, blurring the lines between reality and his perceptions of danger. His journey reveals the profound impact of conflict on the human psyche, highlighting themes of survival, trauma, and the struggle for identity in the wake of violence.