The Autobiography of an Execution Audiobook

" DNF: 140 pages of no point at all, except I get the author/attorney is overworked, conflicted, and an absent dad. "

" I was floored by this book. Even though the narrative doesn't ring 100% authentic, it was deeply touching. The prose never disappoints. Beautifully written. Won't turn off the non-legally inclined population. "

" This book was amazing. It made me cry and really think about the important aspects of my life. No book has ever made me feel this way before. "

" I wish I had learned more about the topic and less about David Dow, his dream last night, his third grade teacher and where he went on vacation. "

" Wow. Highly recommend this. "

" This book really gives you a perspective of death row - that most will never see - some interesting and thoughtful perspectives on this subject - and a very quick easy read. "

" Very well written. I would have rated it higher but the subject matter is (obviously) disturbing and I had a hard time with it because of that. It makes you think...but it was difficult for me to process at times. I had a hard time getting to sleep for the few days I was in the midst of this one. "

" Hard to read at parts but very engaging. He does a nice job of explaining complex legal issues in accessible terms. Very powerful. "

" Wow. What a read. How horrific to read in detail how our legal system doesn't seem to based on justice or ethics or morals or right or wrong, guilt or innocence. But it's instead based on procedural rules. "

" What a brutally honest novel about the untold business of executions. I think this is definitely one of those areas that people tend to not think about, but of course, have an opinion about. It shines light on the silent stories and I thoroughly enjoyed it. "

" even if you are for the death penalty, which I'm not, this book will more then likely make you rethink your stand "

" very original topic, and a very gripping book. Some very vivid images. Definitely read this book. i think it would make a good movie. "

" I read so many books that I forget what it's like to read a great book. This is a GREAT book. "

" great book everyone should read whether you are against the death penalty or for it. "

" I think it is amazing how I, as a psychologist, have so much in common with a death row attorney. The book is touching and poignant and really made me think twice about the true meaning of a death sentence. "

" Not quite finished but really enjoying it. Thanks to Jaime. "

" A raw honest look into how flawed and inexcusable our countries' use of the death penalty is. David Dow chronicles how an innocent man is put to death because of a failed criminal justice system. Informative and heartfelt. "

" Reaffirmed my belief that capital punishment in this country is a horribly broken system, and one that can't--and shouldn't--be fixed. "

" The death penalty is the lazy man's way of fighting crime. It doesn't help anyone,-except maybe the real 'murderers' escape punishment. "

" Very informative on the death penalty. Did not necessarily enjoy the style of writing. But feel as though I have learned a lot about the legal system. "

" Very eye-opening and interesting. "

" I find it disturbing and interesting. "

" very original topic, and a very gripping book. Some very vivid images. Definitely read this book. i think it would make a good movie. "

" This book really gives you a perspective of death row - that most will never see - some interesting and thoughtful perspectives on this subject - and a very quick easy read. "

" Changed my mind on the death penalty. "

" Interesting read, I loved hearing about what really happens behind the scenes. "

" a must read for anyone for-or-against the death penalty. eye opening. for the sane person, it makes you wonderwhy anyone who lives in the state of TX would murder another.but then again... "

" This book validates my opinion on the death penalty in this country. Very compelling argument to get rid of it. "

" A good writer who makes a compelling case for the abolition of the death penalty.The stories are heartbreaking, real & the author is honest about his own shortcomings in the process. "

" I think it was a mistake to read this book. "

" found the book really compelling. made me rethink the death penalty "

" I've always been a proponent of the death penalty (based upon feelings alone with no knowledge of the death penalty topic itself), but after reading this book, I'm going to delve into the topic more. Excellent book. "