"Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" is a memoir written by Bryan Stevenson. The book is a personal account of Stevenson's experiences as a lawyer and the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), a non-profit organization that provides legal representation to people who have been falsely convicted, sentenced to death, or abused in state jails and prisons. The book details Stevenson's work with the organization, including his representation of death row prisoners and his efforts to challenge the legacy of racial inequality in the criminal justice system. The book also explores the broader social and political context of the time, examining the deep-seated racism and poverty that existed in America, and the impact of these issues on the justice system. The book was published in 2014 and it was widely praised by critics for its powerful and moving account of Stevenson's work and the impact of the EJI. It was a New York Times bestseller and received several awards and nominations.