Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption Audiobook

" An amazing story of forgiveness. A woman is raped and sends the wrong man to jail. It is their story of how they ultimately became friends! Amazing people. It also talks about the justice system and some of the incorrect ways that they had/have for identifying the culprit and how they are working to change that. "

" What a powerful true story!! It's a great reminder of the power of forgiveness! "

" I have also been a victim of sexual violence and have a firsthand understanding of what Jennifer was going through. However, I also have a background knowledge about the unreliability of eye witness testimony. The fact that anyone could be convicted of a crime with such an enormous sentence just because one person said so is scary. The book was well written and free of unnecessary fluff. A surprisingly feel good story! "

" I tend not to like non-fiction, but I think this is one of the most important books of our generation. I know that's a big statement to make but it's true. this book deals not only with the atrocious injustice in our legal system, but also with a power and strength of 2 individuals that is almost unbelievable and certainly rare in this world. I've read alot of great books but very few have actually touched me the way this one did. everyone should read this. "

" If you like true stories of a college students rape and 11 year journey to deal with the consequences you would like this book. You may find it depressing but an upbeat ending. "

" Good book about injustice and the ability to forgive "

" incredible true story of resilience, grace, forgiveness and hope. Cant wait to hear the author speak at Novi Library in Nov! "

" I have just started this book, but I like it a lot. I am interested in how the former slave will transform his life when he is freed. "

" This is a great true story and the book is okay but, maybe because it's written by two non-writers and because you know how the story turns out if you read anything about it, there is a lack of tension to keep you going. "

" Great book! Heard Jennifer Thompson-Cannino speak about her story! Remarkable! "

" It is a quick read and an enlightening one. "

" What a great book on forgiveness and hope. Also, for the truth that DNA holds and how it can help exonerate the innocent and yet stop the perpetrators Loved this book. "

" Finished this book in one sitting. It definitely gave me a new perspective on the justice system and how a man (and countless others, unfortunately) are incarcerated for crimes they didn't commit. "

" I'd heard this entire story on 60 minutes and still decided to read the book. It is AMAZING! It's non-fiction, yet incredibly captivating. I would highly recommend it! "

" Loved this book. Gave me faith that there are really good people out there. "

" Amazing and powerful book about how a relationship can be amended after and injustice. "

" AMAZING book about forgiveness! TOOK MY BREATH AWAY! Must read for anyone studying criminal justice concerning eye witnesses. "

" Fascinating! Really quick read. Inspiring thoughts on how to forgive and let go. "

" i dont like to read books about rape, who would, but that this is a true story and an innocent man went to jail for 11 years is powerful and important to know. can dna of the criminal almost always be found somehow? sometimes that seems like it should be the only admissible evidence. "

" Ronald Cotton sounds like an amazing person. After two false convictions and eleven years in prison, he met with his accuser, told her he wasn't angry and that he forgave her. I think I'd be pretty angry. "

" Awesome story of love, justice and forgiveness! "

" This was an incredible true story. Very moving. "

" Wow. what a great story and what strength these people had to have to forgive and become friends and co-advocates of the same cause- this happened in NC! "

" A memoir of injustice and redemption "

" Easy read, interesting characters. A real testament to forgiveness. "

" This was a very inspiring and eye-opening book about two sides of a heinous crime. Worth the read. "

" This one will make you think. "

" I would give this book 3 1/2 stars. It was very interesting and will make for a great discussion. "

" This is a great book and a true story. We chose it for our required reading for freshman at ECU. "

" This is one of those books I can't put down, you'll want to read cover to cover! Excellent and thought provoking, even days after you read it! For everyone! "

" This was a fantastic book. I really enjoyed it. I was crying along with the characters. "

" favorite part of this book (aside from the obvious redemption story) is that it mentions so many people and places i now know through my burlington friends. "