That Bird Has My Wings

That Bird Has My Wings is a powerful memoir by Jarvis Jay Masters, a Death Row inmate who transforms his life through Buddhism while serving time for a crime he maintains he did not commit. Written during his years of incarceration in San Quentin, the book showcases his resilience, creativity, and the human spirit's capacity for hope amidst despair. Through vivid storytelling, Masters shares his harrowing childhood, trials in prison, and the profound impact of spiritual awakening, all drawing attention from notable figures in the American Buddhist community. As advocates work to prove his innocence, his journey continues to inspire and provoke thought about justice and redemption.