Ever so often you come across a book that is a gem ! It is above exceptional . The authors of these gems skillfully craft a story that makes you stop , think , feel , and simply stare into space because it is just that darn good . I am quite delighted to say that Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray is one of those rare books that fall into the category described above !
As the title states and the synopsis describes , this book centers around the controversial Stand Your Ground law that was made “ famous ” in Florida .
The book is divided into three parts . The first part is narrated from the slain teen mother ’ s point of view . I don ’ t know a better word than heartbreaking to describe this part .
The second part is from the point of view of the shooter ’ s wife . This was truly a unique perspective and voice to hear in this type of story . Normally we only hear from the side of the victim ’ s family and we do not receive insight into what the other family might experience .
The third part of the book is the trial . Everything about this section from the preparation of the defense to the ending left me exhausted . I cried . I got upset . I had thoughts ( only thoughts , lol ) of throwing my kindle . I smiled . I cried a little bit more . I felt relief . And , then I cried a little bit more because this book is the reality that the parents of brown and black boys currently face while living in this country . Stand Your Ground is now . Stand Your Ground is relevant . And , Stand Your Ground is one of the best books I ’ ve read so far .
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