When the light finds us: from a life sentence to a life transformed
When the Light Finds Us tells the powerful true story of Judy Henderson, a wrongfully convicted mother sentenced to life in prison. Despite decades of injustice, violence, and separation from her children, Henderson held onto hope, advocated for incarcerated women, and ultimately won clemency and a...
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| Medienart: | Druck Buch |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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New York Nashville
Worthy
2025
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| In: | Jahr: 2025 |
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| Zusammenfassung: | When the Light Finds Us tells the powerful true story of Judy Henderson, a wrongfully convicted mother sentenced to life in prison. Despite decades of injustice, violence, and separation from her children, Henderson held onto hope, advocated for incarcerated women, and ultimately won clemency and a full pardon after nearly 35 years. Her journey is a testament to resilience, justice, and a mother’s unwavering love "Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young children as she entered the brutal prison system. Even as she faced violence, mistreatment, Henderson persevered with hope and determination. She never lost sight of her innocence—or her deeply held role as a mother. She also gained new purpose, fighting for her clemency and for the rights of incarcerated women, especially mothers. As the years passed, Henderson experienced hope through serendipitous events and calls, letters, and too infrequent visits with her children and other family. With the support of the prosecutor who once sought her conviction and the Missouri governor, Henderson was granted clemency and received a full pardon after nearly thirty-five years behind bars. When the Light Finds Us is a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human resilience and the transformative power of hope. Henderson’s story will inspire readers to persevere through their own struggles, reminding us of the strength of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond of a mother’s love. In a world often filled with darkness, Judy Henderson’s journey is a beacon of light, illuminating the path to redemption and the triumph of justice."-- Description from publisher "When the Light Finds Us is a behind-the-scenes look into the United States prison system and the brutal injustices faced by incarcerated women, told by Judy Henderson, a mother of two who tirelessly fought to improve the rights of incarcerated women, relentlessly maintained her faith, and steadfastly remained close to her children, even from behind bars." -- Publisher annotation |
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| Physische Details: | 244 Seiten, 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781546006787 |
