That Bird Has My Wings

The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row

Jarvis Jay Masters

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HarperOne
05 October 2010

Autobiography: general; Memoirs; True crime; Buddhism

In 1990, while serving a sentence in San Quentin for armed robbery, Jarvis Masters was implicated as an accessory in the murder of a prison guard. A 23-year-old African-American, Jarvis was sentenced to death in the gas chamber. While in the maximum security section of Death Row, using the only instrument available to him-a ball-point pen filler-Jarvis has written an astounding memoir that is a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the talent of a fine writer.

Offering us scenes from his life that are at times poignant, revelatory, frightening, soul-stirring, painful, funny and uplifting, That Bird Has My Wings tells the story of the author’s childhood with parents addicted to heroin, an abusive foster family, a life of crime and imprisonment, and the eventual embracing of Buddhism. Master’s story drew the attention of luminaries in the world of American Buddhism, including Pema Chodron, who wrote a story about him for O Magazine and offers a Foreword to the book.

Twenty-two years after his conviction, Masters is still on Death Row-but things have changed. The California Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into whether newly discovered evidence points to his innocence, which could result in the overturn of Jarvis’s conviction and death sentence. A growing movement of people believe Masters is innocent, and are actively working within the legal system to free him.

By: Jarvis Jay Masters
Imprint: HarperOne
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9780061730481
ISBN 10: 0061730483
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 October 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

An inmate at San Quentin since the age of nineteen, Jarvis Jay Masters is the author of Finding Freedom as well as many articles. In 1992, Masters won a PEN Award for his poem ""Recipe for Prison Pruno."" In 1990, Masters was moved to death row after being convicted of conspiracy in the murder of a prison guard. In April 2008, the California Supreme Court ordered an evidentiary hearing based on the lack of substantial evidence for Masters's conviction.Many people believe in Masters's innocence and are actively working within the legal system to free him.

Reviews for That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row

This brave account of a childhood ravaged by neglect, violence, and institutional indifference is remarkable for its utter lack of anger and bitterness. . . [Masters s] ultimate message of hope and reconciliation is moving and inspiring. Highly recommended. --Library Journal