Overview
KeedaĀ Haynes was a Girl Scout and a churchgoer, but after college graduation, she was imprisoned for a crime she didnāt commit. Her boyfriend had asked her toĀ signĀ for some packagesāpackages she did not know were filled with marijuana.Ā As a young Black womanĀ falselyĀ accused, prosecuted,Ā and ultimatelyĀ imprisoned,Ā HaynesĀ suffered the abuses of our racist and sexist justice system.Ā But rather thanĀ giveĀ inĀ to despair, she decided to fight for change.Ā After her release, she attended law school at night, became a public defender,Ā andĀ ultimately staged a highly publicized campaign for Congress.Ā At every turn of her unlikely story, she gives unique insights into the inequities built into our institutions.Ā In the end, despite the injustice she endured, sheĀ emerges convincedĀ that ours can become a true second-chance culture.
This book title, Bending the Arc (My Journey from Prison to Politics), ISBN: 9781541646308, by Keeda J. Haynes, published by Basic Books (November 16, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Bending the Arc (My Journey from Prison to Politics) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order Bending the Arc (My Journey from Prison to Politics) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!