“There are educators, those that can inspire, and those that can teach. Kerry Max Cook does both.”I had the privilege of reprising Kerry’s role in the New York, off-Broadway play, ‘The Exonerated.’ His soulful message of hope and never giving up is awe-inspiring, entertaining, and impossible to forget. Much to learn from this man.”-Fisher StevensActor, Director, and Academy Award winning Producer for Best Documentary (Feature) “The Houston Chronicle called Kerry “the most persecuted man in America.” Kerry’s saga begins at 21-years old when he is sentenced to death. This ineffable story spans four capital murder trials, three convictions, a hung jury, two decades on death row, and over 43 years. Released from death row, Kerry fought for another 21-years for vindication. Author John Grisham said, “If it were fiction, no one would believe it.” The real story here isn’t the misconduct that caused wrongful conviction(s), but what Kerry did to combat it by reinventing who and what he was so he could overcome stratospheric adversity and eventually get himself exonerated. A ninth-grade dropout, this is a gripping, unforgettable journey of personal growth, overcoming unimaginable adversity, armed only with a toolbox of hope, courage and determination. Those are the steel spikes used to scale a steep mountain 43 years high and not stop until reaching the summit. THAT’s Kerry Max Cook’s story.Kerry Cook is the author of Chasing Justice, a top-rated international keynote speaker, presenting on the importance of never giving up.