| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xv, 159 pages ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"The story of [an] uneven journey to confronting and reconciling with [the teenager who murdered Bishop's sister and brother-in-law, taking] on the larger issues of restorative justice, life sentences, and incarceration in the criminal justice system, ... [acknowledging] the personal cost of advocating for mercy for people convicted of serious crimes"--Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography |
Includes filmography and bibliographical references (pages 156-159) and index. |
| Contents |
What comes before. The murders ; The arrest ; The trial ; Learning curve ; Kairos ; The gifts -- What comes after. David ; Change of heart ; The letter ; The visit ; The cost ; Learning from my saints ; Restoration. |
| Subject |
Biro, David.
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Langert, Nancy Bishop, 1964-1990.
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Langert, Richard A., 1959-1990.
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Forgiveness -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Reconciliation -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Restorative justice -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Murder -- Illinois -- Winnetka -- Case studies.
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| ISBN |
9780664259976 (hardback : alkaline paper) $16.00 |
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0664259979 (hardback : alkaline paper) $16.00 |
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