Concurrent Sentences : A True Story of Murder, Love and Redemption

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Summary: "Concurrent Sentences"
Review: "Concurrent Sentences," billed as a story of "Murder, Love and Redemption," is another of a recent genre of stories detailing the shoddy prosecution of a young, urban African American man, Victor Clark. Though not yet in film or up there in popularity with "The Hurricane," "Concurrent Sentences'" real-life theme is also thought-provoking and disturbing when the reader learns, for example, that a prosecution witness picked the accused from a selection of police mug shots of Mr. Clark. The problem? The police had no prior mug shots of Mr. Clark. Such minor points aside, a conviction is handed down. The startling inconsistencies of the trial, as well as the blossoming passion between inmate and author, Denise Beck-Clark are framed in vivid descriptions of their strikingly different childhoods and an uncommonly uplifting conclusion. The components of this story combine harmoniously to make "Concurrent Sentences" an easy and worthwhile read.

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Summary: I was rooting for them all the way
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book as I have many others of this particular genre. If you have a fascination or morbid curiosity about the overall subject of prison stories then you will enjoy this read. I was amazed and gladdened by Denise's faith and patience in Victor and the system. It was truly a triumphant moment when Victor won his release. Their bond is apparently so strong that it weathered the storms, and even today they continue to be devoted to one another and to their handicapped child. I admire them both.