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A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett
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"For most of its history, our country has worked so hard to demonize incarcerated people that we forget that they are our mothers and fathers, daughters and sons. Everyday people, all. Human beings who are not bad people, just made poor choices."
This book is a must-read. Brittany Barnett is incredibly inspiring and her work is amazing. This book had me feeling all of the emotions. Barnett examines the devastating effects the War on Drugs has had on Black people in America and tells the story of how she has worked to fight the injustice faced by people facing life in prison without parole for non-violent, drug-related offenses. I hope that others are also inspired by the amazing work Barnett has dedicated her life to.
This book is a must-read. Brittany Barnett is incredibly inspiring and her work is amazing. This book had me feeling all of the emotions. Barnett examines the devastating effects the War on Drugs has had on Black people in America and tells the story of how she has worked to fight the injustice faced by people facing life in prison without parole for non-violent, drug-related offenses. I hope that others are also inspired by the amazing work Barnett has dedicated her life to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma