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Book Review of A Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying
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1940's Cajun country. A very moving story, deep and compassionate. Grant Wiggins returns to visit Jefferson, a black youth, on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Very well-written book. The author gives us a look and feel through the black man's eyes. They both learned lessons and come to understand the meaning of racial bias that is inflicted on fellow human beings. This is a book everyone should read. Will bring tears to your eyes and I highly recommend reading this book.