Death Row: The Final Minutes: My life as an execution witness in America's most infamous prison

Michelle Lyons, a former reporter and spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, witnessed nearly 300 executions and began to question the arbitrary nature of the death penalty. Her memoir, "The Walls Unit," is a haunting portrait of what it's like to be surrounded by death.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 27 December 2018
\n Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd
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In a span of twelve years, Michelle Lyons had the profound experience of witnessing nearly 300 executions as a reporter and spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her visits to Huntsville's Walls Unit, where she documented the final moments of death row inmates' lives before they were put to death by the state, were frequent. Michelle had the opportunity to witness some of the most notorious criminals, including serial killers, child murderers, and rapists, speak their last words on earth, as a cocktail of lethal drugs surged through their veins. However, as the execution numbers mounted, misgivings began to settle in within her. She developed a deep connection with some of the condemned individuals she encountered, questioning the seemingly arbitrary nature of the death penalty.

"Do executions actually make victims of us all?" she pondered.

Michelle's memoir, "A Portrait of What It's Like to Be Surrounded by Death... A Memoir of Perseverance in the Face of Routine Tragedy," delves into the haunting, dark, and difficult-to-put-down realities of her experiences. It offers a poignant portrayal of what it's like to be surrounded by death on a daily basis, and the resilience and perseverance it takes to face such routine tragedy. The book has received critical acclaim, with The Houston Chronicle describing it as "a memoir of perseverance in the face of routine tragedy."

Michelle's story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for empathy and compassion, even in the face of unimaginable adversity. It serves as a reminder of the importance of examining our societal values and practices, and the impact they have on the lives of individuals and communities.

\n Weight: 252g\n
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788701495\n \n