Angel of Death Row: The Extraordinary True Story of a Woman Who Fought for Redemption on the Front Lines of Capital Punishment

Sister Helen Prejean is a Catholic nun who has spent her life fighting for the abolition of the death penalty. In her new book, Angel of Death Row, she tells the story of her friendship with Patrick Sonnier, a convicted murderer who was executed in 1995.

Angel of Death Row

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1412 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	244 pages
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Prejean's book is a powerful and moving account of her work with Sonnier. It is a story of hope, redemption, and the power of forgiveness.

Sister Helen Prejean

Sister Helen Prejean was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1939. She entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille in 1957. After graduating from St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans, she taught high school for several years.

In 1982, Prejean was asked to visit a man on death row at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. The man, Elmo Patrick Sonnier, had been convicted of murdering two teenagers. Prejean was initially hesitant to visit Sonnier, but she eventually agreed.

Patrick Sonnier

Patrick Sonnier was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 1952. He had a troubled childhood and was often in trouble with the law. In 1977, he was convicted of murdering two teenagers. Sonnier was sentenced to death and spent the next 17 years on death row.

During his time on death row, Sonnier became a born-again Christian. He also began to correspond with Sister Helen Prejean. Prejean visited Sonnier regularly and helped him to prepare for his execution.

Angel of Death Row

Sister Helen Prejean's book, Angel of Death Row, tells the story of her friendship with Patrick Sonnier. The book is a powerful and moving account of her work with Sonnier. It is a story of hope, redemption, and the power of forgiveness.

Prejean's book has been praised by critics and readers alike. It has been called "a masterpiece of spiritual writing" and "a must-read for anyone who cares about the death penalty."

Sister Helen Prejean is a remarkable woman who has dedicated her life to fighting for the abolition of the death penalty. Her book, Angel of Death Row, is a powerful and moving account of her work. It is a story of hope, redemption, and the power of forgiveness.

Angel of Death Row

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1412 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	244 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE