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A Knock at Midnight: A Story of Hope, Justice, and Freedom by Brittany K. Barnett
3 reviews
elyssam's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Brittany K. Barnett and her clients' stories are so profoundly moving. This book sheds light on the inequity of the justice system and the thousands of lives the "war on drugs" impacted. The book is well written, the stories powerful, and you can tell that Barnett felt all the emotions as she recalled her years growing up and then working as an adult. You can also feel the thankfulness and love as she recounts the challenges and support she received. Highly recommend this read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse and Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Suicide, and Murder
amressing's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
"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
thereadersays's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
5.0
I believe this is a must read book! The book begins with Barnett’s experience with a mother who was addicted to drugs and later incarcerated. Occurring in her early adulthood it helped to fuel her drive to be successful. After going to law school, with hopes of becoming a corporate attorney, Barnett comes across the case of Sharanda Jones and she is brought back to her experience with her mother. Upon reaching out to Sharanda, she sets on a years long journey to free Sharanda from her life sentence, and the journey brings along more than she bargained for. A tale of triumph, defeat, injustice and the fight for freedom, a lesson to those unaware of the unfair justice system and a call to action for those who are.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Drug use, Racism, and Death of parent