Stitching Freedom
Stitching Freedom by Gary Tyler is a powerful memoir of survival, solidarity, and resistance from one of the youngest people ever sentenced to death in the United States. Wrongfully convicted at just 17 and sent to Angola prison in 1975, Tyler spent over four decades behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit.
In the tradition of Angela Davis and Albert Woodfox, Stitching Freedom exposes the deep roots of systemic racism and injustice in America’s legal system while celebrating the humanity that endures within it. More than a story of wrongful conviction, it’s a testament to how incarcerated people care for one another, organize, and fight for justice. With unflinching honesty and profound grace, Gary Tyler reclaims his voice — and his freedom
Stitching Freedom
“Tyler infuses this devastating memoir with hope and passion, deftly using his story to shine a light on the racism embedded in the American prison system. Although he does not shy away from the horrific details of being sentenced to death as a teenager, he also refuses to be seen as a victim, taking control of his narrative through trenchant analysis and self-reflection.”
—Kirkus Reviews
