When a prisoner on death row is executed, it's not just the
families of the murderer and the victim who feel the effects. The
attorneys, the jury, the law enforcement officers, the prison
guards, the wardens overseeing the execution, the chaplains and
advisors, the technicians "who prepare the syringe and prick the
vein" - all of these people are affected, and they all have
powerful stories to tell, stories that are woven together in the
riveting narrative of "Living Next Door to the Death House."
Authors Virginia Stem Owens and David Clinton Owens live in
Huntsville, Texas, which has earned a reputation as the death
penalty capital of the United States. They call Huntsville "a
company town," where the company in question, the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice, employs almost a quarter of the residents.
With so much of the population directly connected to the prison
system, the ultimate punishment - meted out as often as once a week
- is always "next door."Through candid, compelling interviews with
those in Huntsville connected both personally and professionally to
the Texas prison system and death row, the authors explore how the
steady stream of executions in the town has affected these people
and the community at large. As the Owenses show, the ever-present
death chamber "reaches out like tentacles to touch the lives of
everyone who lives here." Some of the people they talk to are in
favor of the death penalty, some are against it, many are
conflicted. "Living Next Door to the Death House" shows
unforgettably the human face of one of the most controversial and
hotly debated issues in the United States today. "A marval of
clear-eyed journalism, human sympathy, and judicious reflection." -
Annie Dillard
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
