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A Little Piece of Light

A Memoir of Hope, Prison, and a Life Unbound

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Today, Donna Hylton is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, having spoken at the 2017 Women’s March on Washington and collaborating with influential figures like Eve Ensler, Michelle Alexander, and Rosario Dawson to promote prison safety and combat mass incarceration in the US. Dawson is even set to portray Hylton in an upcoming film. However, in 1986, Hylton faced a drastically different reality when she was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for kidnapping and second-degree murder. At just 19, after enduring a life of abuse that left her feeling worthless, it seemed her life was over due to her choices. While incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Hylton discovered resilience among notorious female criminals, realizing she was not alone in her experiences of abuse and misogyny. This bond with her fellow inmates revealed that her pain was shared by many women from diverse backgrounds. Since her release in 2012, Hylton has become a leading voice for criminal justice reform and women's rights, engaging with politicians, prison officials, and students to share her journey. She emphasizes that her story represents countless women who have been silenced, imprisoned, or killed, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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A Little Piece of Light, Kristine Gasbarre, Donna Hylton

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2018
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Titre
A Little Piece of Light
Sous-titre
A Memoir of Hope, Prison, and a Life Unbound
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2018
Format
rigide
Pages
272
ISBN10
0316559253
ISBN13
9780316559256
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Today, Donna Hylton is a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform, having spoken at the 2017 Women’s March on Washington and collaborating with influential figures like Eve Ensler, Michelle Alexander, and Rosario Dawson to promote prison safety and combat mass incarceration in the US. Dawson is even set to portray Hylton in an upcoming film. However, in 1986, Hylton faced a drastically different reality when she was sentenced to 25 years-to-life for kidnapping and second-degree murder. At just 19, after enduring a life of abuse that left her feeling worthless, it seemed her life was over due to her choices. While incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, Hylton discovered resilience among notorious female criminals, realizing she was not alone in her experiences of abuse and misogyny. This bond with her fellow inmates revealed that her pain was shared by many women from diverse backgrounds. Since her release in 2012, Hylton has become a leading voice for criminal justice reform and women's rights, engaging with politicians, prison officials, and students to share her journey. She emphasizes that her story represents countless women who have been silenced, imprisoned, or killed, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.