Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult tells the emotional and thought-provoking story of Shay Bourne, a death row inmate who requests to donate his heart to the daughter of one of his victims. The novel explores the moral dilemmas faced by those involved: June Nealon, the grieving widow; Father Michael Wright, Shay’s spiritual advisor; and Maggie Bloom, the ACLU lawyer fighting against the death penalty. As the characters grapple with forgiveness, justice, and the meaning of redemption, Change of Heart raises profound questions about human nature, life after death, and the power of compassion. Picoult’s gripping narrative dives deep into complex ethical issues surrounding capital punishment, organ donation, and the search for humanity in the unlikeliest of places.
