Getting Life, Michael Morton
Getting Life, Michael Morton
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Getting Life
An Innocent Man’s 25-Year Journey from Prison to Peace

Author: Michael Morton

Narrator: Roger Wayne

Unabridged: 9 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/13/2014


Synopsis

On August 13, 1986, just one day after his thirty-second birthday, Michael Morton went to work at his usual time. By the end of the day, his wife Christine had been savagely bludgeoned to death in the couple's bed—and the Williamson County Sherriff's office in Texas wasted no time in pinning her murder on Michael, despite an absolute lack of physical evidence. Michael was swiftly sentenced to life in prison for a crime he had not committed.

Drawing on twenty-five years of recollections, court transcripts, and more than one thousand pages of personal journals he wrote in prison, Michael recounts the hidden police reports about an unidentified van parked near his house that were never pursued; the treasure trove of evidence, including a bandana with the killer's DNA on it, that was never introduced in court; the call from a neighboring county reporting the attempted use of his wife's credit card that was given to local police; and, ultimately, how Michael battled his way through the darkness to become a free man once again.

About Michael Morton

Michael Morton was born in Texas, grew up in California, and moved back to Texas while in high school. While living in Austin, Michael was convicted of murdering his wife-a crime he did not commit. He spent almost twenty-five years in prison. Michael is now remarried and lives on a lake in rural East Texas, relishing and appreciating what others may take for granted.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary Van on December 29, 2021

I have no words except this book is phenomenal. It’s an emotional roller coaster & a must read.......more

Goodreads review by Kathrine on February 19, 2015

This is an amazing book! How in the world can such a monstrous thing happen in the United States where we are so much on Law and Order. Seems to me all law enforcement should be "searching for the truth" and such things as putting an innocent man away in prison for 25 years would never happen. It is......more

Goodreads review by Christina on May 09, 2024

This memoir is incredible and mind-blowing! 🤯 Reminded me of a real life version the movie, The Fugitive (except he doesn’t break out jail!) I think this is one of the saddest life stories you could have. However, his testimony is so powerful! Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, he goes to prison......more

Goodreads review by Megan on July 07, 2022

Rounded up to a 4.5. As many people do (or simply refuse to), I don’t always enjoy rating memoirs. Especially when it’s clear beyond any reasonable doubt that the individual did indeed suffer the injustices, grievances, horrors, etc., in which was spoken of in said memoir. However, I think I’ve inst......more

Goodreads review by Riley on December 22, 2021

INCREDIBLE!!!!!! would definitely recommend this to anyone. so well written and highlights the extreme injustice within the criminal justice system.......more