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Surviving Execution
Surviving Execution: A Miscarriage of Justice and the Fight to End the Death Penalty | Ian Woods
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The true story of a death row inmate, awaiting execution, whose case could help kill capital punishment, and his friendship with a journalist who might just make this happen. Imagine being condemned to death for murder, when even the prosecutors admit that you didn't actually kill anyone. This is what happened to Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who was convicted largely on the testimony of the self-confessed killer of motel owner, Barry van Treese. Despite this shocking turn of events, the state of Oklahoma is still intent on executing him, raising international outcry and controversy. Ian Woods, a reporter for Sky News in the UK, came across the case one quiet afternoon, and has tirelessly campaigned ever since to bring the injustices Glossip has faced to the world's attention. He has even served as an invited witness to Glossip's three scheduled executions - all of which were stayed at the last possible moment. This is the gripping true story of the case, and their turbulent friendship, written by a man with unparalleled first-hand knowledge and access. A tense mix of Dead Man Walking and Making a Murderer, Surviving Execution combines the very best in true-crime writing with a searching exploration of our most barbaric punishment.
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Richard Glossip is on death row for a murder he didn't commit. He's accused of master minding the murder but swears he's innocent. This is the battle to keep him from dying told by journalist Ian Woods.

There was so much information about executions that I never knew. The plot was powerful and often quite sad. I wish the story had a more substantial ending but it was still worth the read.

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Kaye Oh, boy! A new true crime I haven‘t seen yet ! 7y
Rachel.Rencher That looks great! 7y
DeborahSmall @Kaye @Rachel.Rencher I‘m really looking forward to this one, I‘d never heard of this case until reading the ‘taster‘ for this book 💕 7y
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Kaye I‘ll be watching for your review when you get to it. 👍 7y
DeborahSmall @Kaye hopefully before Christmas 👍🏼 7y
TrishB Just got this today too 👍🏻 7y
DeborahSmall @TrishB still waiting on The Cruel Prince, I was enjoying it 7y
TrishB Lol! Same here and I really want to read that 😁 7y
LeahBergen It looks so Christmas-y at your place. ❤️ 7y
DeborahSmall @LeahBergen I can‘t wait to get everything back in the roof space. Drives me nuts 💕 7y
Cathythoughts You can‘t beat a real fire 👍💫❤️ 7y
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