The Sun Does Shine is an amazing account of a failed criminal justice system quick to judge a man without proper means to properly defend himself. It shows us that in the end true justice prevails. This book shows us that perseverance, love and forgiveness outweighs negativity coming our way. Anthony Ray Hinton is an inspiration to us all. Must read novel.

Anthony’s story helps keep my heart soft to people who hurt me - Thank you and yes the death penalty does need to come to an end!

This is quite a captivating read about life on death row, keeping faith, finding hope and good even in the darkest of places. I couldn’t put it down! I read it after reading Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, and seemed as a perfect order to read these books.

I have nothing but great thoughts when it comes to this piece. I had very emotion while reading.. happiness, sadness, confused, disappointment, relief. I am so thankful to have read an amazing book.

This book is a must read for anyone who doesn’t understand the way the judicial system treats people of color in our country. Mr. Hinton spent 30 years on death row for crimes he never committed. And even though he was not put to death, those 30 years stole something equally valuable - The life he could’ve had. His lineage children he might’ve had, his relationship with his mother. All because Alabama couldn’t admit that they did wrong by him. The fact that he came out of this horrible experience with so much hope and peace in his heart is incredible. He had true friends by his side. At the end of the book there is a very long list of names of death row inmates. Please don’t skip over those names. Look at them, and realize that any of them could have a story like Mr. Hinton‘s.

Thank you Anthony for sharing this wonderful story. If God sent you his best lawyer, God definitely sent you to be his best writer and a source of hope and inspiration to others.

Inspiring book! It’s all about hope.

This is the most incredible book I’ve ever read. The truth, the faith, and endurance of this man is more than soul searching. I thought I knew my own beliefs, but this book has forced me to see the insanity of the justice system and the taking of a human life in order to “prevent the taking of human life.” Life changing. Belief changing. Heart changing.

This is an excellent piece of literature that further unveils the truth surrounding systemic racism and social injustice. Hinton does a profound job taking the reader on the journey of his 30-year experience on death row. He lures you in with vivid descriptions of his time in prison and fight for freedom. And as the story unfolds, you can’t help but pause to wonder how you, the reader, would handle spending a large portion of your life paying for the crimes of an unknown murderer.

God bless you Ray