KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI / FEBRUARY 11, 2025
When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed is a gripping narrative that explores the depths of human resilience and the transformative power of hope through the story of Judy Henderson, a woman who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and given a life sentence in prison.
While building her own business and raising two children, Judy Henderson’s life took a devastating turn when she was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Despite facing relentless hardships, Judy pursued an education, became a paralegal, and advocated for the rights of incarcerated women, all while behind bars.
Through her perseverance, faith, and the support of key advocates, Judy was finally granted a full pardon in June 2018, after 36 years in prison. Today, she advocates for justice system reform, sharing her powerful testimony to fight wrongful convictions and support incarcerated women. Her new book with Jimmy Soni, When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed, is more than a memoir — it’s a powerful reminder that hope and faith can prevail in even the darkest of circumstances.
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When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed 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.
