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The Courage of Compassion

A Journey from Judgment to Connection

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The Courage of Compassion

By: Robin Steinberg, Camilo Ramirez
Narrated by: Robin Steinberg
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 "Powerfully insightful reading." —Kirkus Reviews

How would you like to be judged for the rest of your life by the worst thing you’ve ever done?

We all think we are compassionate just like we all think we are honest. But true compassion is not innate. Compassion for others, especially those that we don’t know or understand, must be learned. Our lack of compassion is perhaps most extreme in the exercise of criminal justice, where a person’s entire life, worth, and character are judged through the myopic lens of a single act. But no one, says Robin Steinberg, should be reduced to their worst moment.

From the founder and CEO of The Bail Project, The Courage of Compassion unveils how we can reimagine justice through compassion. Steinberg shares her journey as a public defender, representing people at precisely that time in their lives — their own worst moment. She recounts the heart-wrenching stories of her clients and invites us to interrogate our fears and beliefs about justice and punishment. Lastly, Steinberg reveals moments when she questioned her own capacity for compassion, as well as her ability to fight for better, more humane justice from within a system that is riddled with holes and seemingly interminable problems.

A gritty tale about confronting injustice and challenging ourselves to rediscover our shared humanity, The Courage of Compassion is an invitation to join Steinberg as she explores what it will take to move beyond our current justice paradigm. The criminal justice system reflects a history and power structure, but it also mirrors how we come into society and show up for one another. As she writes, the quest to improve this system will only truly begin “when we can finally see in the faces of those ensnared and imprisoned in our legal system, ourselves. And when we can see our children, in their children.” Activists Law Politics & Activism Social Sciences Crime Compassion Inspiring
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I loved this book!!! It was so easy to listen to Robin. It's thought-provoking and challenged my thinking in a few areas. Her story is super inspiring ❤️

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Honest stories of a public defence lawyer standing with her clients when justice is called for; an ardent appeal for a basic stance in life of kindness and compassion; a gentle reminder to acknowledge and honor our shared humanity.

an honest call for compassion in the courtrooms

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What can we do to change the system? How can we ‘suffer with’ people who do not have the system on their side. How do we become a better citizen? This book sharpens your thinking

A compelling read!

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