The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place by David Sheff
The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place

David Sheff

The Buddhist on Death Row: Finding Light in the Darkest Place

David Sheff

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction biography emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The true story of the death row inmate who became a world-renowned Buddhist teacher, and what his journey can teach us about freedom, love, and forgiveness  Jarvis Jay Masters arrived in San Quentin at age nineteen, convicted of armed robbery. Aft...

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inspiring 92%
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emotional 64%
informative 35%
hopeful 28%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
dark 7%

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fast 14%

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