The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row chronicles the harrowing journey of Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent thirty years on death row for crimes he did not commit. This powerful, revealing story delves into themes of hope, love, justice, and the transformative power of reading. Initially arrested in 1985 and sentenced to death by electrocution for two counts of capital murder, Hinton faced overwhelming odds but managed to transform his spirit and those around him over the next twenty-seven years. The book, selected by Oprah’s Book Club for its Summer 2018 lineup, became an instant New York Times Bestseller upon publication on March 27, 2018. Winner of the 2019 Christopher Award, it offers a deeply personal account of resilience and the indomitable human spirit. Archbishop Desmond Tutu praised it as an “amazing and heartwarming story that restores our faith in the inherent goodness of humanity.”