When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed

By Judy A. Henderson

Book Overview

A testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love, this story of a wrongfully incarcerated woman's fight for freedom and her family will inspire all.

Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young children as she entered the brutal prison system. Even as she faced violence, mistreatment, Henderson persevered with hope and determination. She never lost sight of her innocence--or her deeply held role as a mother. She also gained new purpose, fighting for her clemency and for the rights of incarcerated women, especially mothers. As the years passed, Henderson experienced hope through serendipitous events and calls, letters, and too infrequent visits with her children and other family. With the support of the prosecutor who once sought her conviction and the Missouri governor, Henderson was granted clemency and received a full pardon after nearly thirty-five years behind bars.

When the Light Finds Us is a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human resilience and the transformative power of hope. Henderson's story will inspire readers to persevere through their own struggles, reminding us of the strength of the human spirit and the unbreakable bond of a mother's love. In a world often filled with darkness, Judy Henderson's journey is a beacon of light, illuminating the path to redemption and the triumph of justice.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546006788
• ISBN13: 9781546006787
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Worthy Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Worth a read.

This is a very interesting story. She was sent to prison for a crime they convicted of her but which she says she was an unknowing accomplice. I wouldn’t say it was hard to put down but it was interesting enough to keep me reading when I had time. There are no boring parts. I recommend it for lovers of nonfiction. Enjoy!