Alex Mar wrote a tragic yet triumphant true story about Paula who at 15 years old found herself on death row. Social history, forgiveness, and the people who's lives were changed through their involvement in the case is told respectfully.

This story begins with the murder of an elderly woman during a violent home invasion in 1985 in Gary, Indiana.

The book shows the justice system as it was during turbulent times, How the victims grandson responds to the tragedy, the reaction of the public as the story spreads through the news medic, Paulas changes as she gets older, and how justice is examined and changed.

Anyone who is interested in true crime stories, history, the justice system, people and personalities, and stories of changes and forgiveness.

The best part of this book is the writing style and the characters. Having some history helped me understand the events.

The toughest parts of this book were the murders and executions.

I pondered what people would think about our criminal justice system if a friend or family member was convicted of a crime requiring their execution. I also thought about the reactions of people who know a victim of horrible crimes.

I felt sad because of the murders. We are admonished to not kill.

he positive changes in this story helped me deal with the horribleness better.

For people who write like true stories, are interested in the criminal justice system, and history this book might be something for them to read.

For young people, people who are sensitive, and people who have nightmares or daymares I would recommend finding a different book.

I was drawn into the story. The characters were easy to get to know. I was able to see the scenes clearly. I was not distracted by typos or grammar issues. I stayed in the story from the beginning to ending.

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