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Lawrence Wright's 'Redemption' tells of nuns ministering to death row women
Original: In ‘Redemption,’ Lawrence Wright tells story of Texas nuns’ ministry to women on death row
Lawrence Wright's new book 'Redemption' recounts the work of Texas nuns who minister to women on death row. The author, known for his reporting on Texas and religion, follows the sisters as they accompany condemned women through their final years, raising questions about faith, justice and capital punishment in the American criminal justice system.
Why now: The book has just drawn fresh attention through coverage of its release, spotlighting the little-known ministry of nuns to women facing execution in Texas.
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