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book_em_danni's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
bethcarol1953's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
lizritchie22's review
4.0
Ian Manuel's memoir was a quick, but not easy read. His story of incarceration includes abuse and straight up torture; much of it endured as a child.
He reveals the corruption of the department of corrections and the dysfunctional legal system we have in our nation. While me and my homies already hate the prison system, this furthered my frustrations and disappointment.
The most special parts of this memoir are Manuel's poetry and the incredible work that Equal Justice Initiative does. I also wanna give a huge shout out to Maria, his social worker, who is inspiring to me (also a social worker).
I recommend this book to all who are interested in social issues, memoirs, and some inspiring poetry.
He reveals the corruption of the department of corrections and the dysfunctional legal system we have in our nation. While me and my homies already hate the prison system, this furthered my frustrations and disappointment.
The most special parts of this memoir are Manuel's poetry and the incredible work that Equal Justice Initiative does. I also wanna give a huge shout out to Maria, his social worker, who is inspiring to me (also a social worker).
I recommend this book to all who are interested in social issues, memoirs, and some inspiring poetry.
modernstoic's review
4.0
It's a great book from Ian Manuel's perspective as he retells his story. It's truly hard to comprehend just how difficult the suffering he went through as a kid throughout prison. This book must have been difficult to write. It gave me more insight into prison life.
kellyhook_readsbooks's review
5.0
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” -Bryan Stevenson (JUST MERCY)
MY TIME WILL COME is Ian Manuel’s powerful memoir of redemption, forgiveness and small flickers of hope.
Ian suffered from significant childhood trauma that resulted in untreated mental health concerns. Ian is first to admit he made poor decisions culminating in his arrest for armed robbery and attempted murder at the age of 14. The State of Florida sentenced Ian to life without parole and Ian spent 18 consecutive years in solitary confinement.
Of note, the United Nations considers solitary confinement for more than 15 days torture and the US is the only country to sentence children ages 13 and 14 to die in prison.
Decades into Ian’s prison sentence he was contacted by Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. The team worked tirelessly to reduce Ian’s sentence and change legislation that prohibits life without parole sentences for non homicidal crimes for children.
What made this memoir so special was Ian’s poetry woven throughout the book. His despair, sorrow, and faith were expressed beautifully through his gift for poetry, inspired by Proverbs. I also loved Ian’s relationship with his shooting victim, Debbie Berkovits, who offered forgiveness and advocated for his release from prison for decades. I highly recommend this memoir!
RATING: 5/5
PUB DATE: May 4, 2021
A big thank you to Pantheon and NetGalley for providing me with physical and electronic ARCS of this book.
MY TIME WILL COME is Ian Manuel’s powerful memoir of redemption, forgiveness and small flickers of hope.
Ian suffered from significant childhood trauma that resulted in untreated mental health concerns. Ian is first to admit he made poor decisions culminating in his arrest for armed robbery and attempted murder at the age of 14. The State of Florida sentenced Ian to life without parole and Ian spent 18 consecutive years in solitary confinement.
Of note, the United Nations considers solitary confinement for more than 15 days torture and the US is the only country to sentence children ages 13 and 14 to die in prison.
Decades into Ian’s prison sentence he was contacted by Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. The team worked tirelessly to reduce Ian’s sentence and change legislation that prohibits life without parole sentences for non homicidal crimes for children.
What made this memoir so special was Ian’s poetry woven throughout the book. His despair, sorrow, and faith were expressed beautifully through his gift for poetry, inspired by Proverbs. I also loved Ian’s relationship with his shooting victim, Debbie Berkovits, who offered forgiveness and advocated for his release from prison for decades. I highly recommend this memoir!
RATING: 5/5
PUB DATE: May 4, 2021
A big thank you to Pantheon and NetGalley for providing me with physical and electronic ARCS of this book.
kellyhook_readsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
“Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” -Bryan Stevenson
majkf's review
5.0
so worth listening to the audiobook narrated by the author. his narration can be choppy at times due to not being a trained audiobook narrator but when he reads the poetry he's written throughout, something really magical happens.
alyssarollins9's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
5.0
thebookhippie's review
4.0
If you knew me personally you’d know my loathing of the criminal justice system, especially as it pertains to youth. It needs to be destroyed, changed and new ways need to be found. As it is right now, I have nothing good to say. Not one word. What it has done to children. Children I love, have mentored or don’t even know, there are not words.
The book is excellent, the poetry beautiful.
The book is excellent, the poetry beautiful.