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An Unspeakable Hope by Leon Ford is an unforgettable and stirring memoir in the vein of Just Mercy and The Sum of Us that both inspires and upends our understanding about the future of policing in the United States.

In 2012, nineteen-year-old Leon Ford was shot five times by a Pittsburgh police officer when racially profiled during a traffic stop. Waking in the hospital, he faced the life-changing reality of being paralyzed from the waist down. Ford shares how the force of forgiveness inspired his commitment to social activism. In the wake of countless similar shootings across the country, he has dedicated himself to bridging the gap between the police and the communities they are supposed to serve. With his compassionate voice, Ford offers fresh advice for social change and his vision of “leading with love” to end police brutality and heal our country.