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Beautifully written book. It is one I will read again to underline all the moving theological passages. Being a classmate of Candice’s did shape how I read this, but I think everyone would learn something from this book!
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Good insight into why churches shouldn't have an unchecked group of people in charge. Also, great introduction for people into being completely blind sighted by their hypocrisy. Just quite biblically unsound. This book really shows major flaws with the current church in how it treats minorites and puts down those by being the judge, jury, and executioner in their congregations spiritual lives
Not memorable, but certainly not terrible. I think my main challenge was I feel like the book doesn’t offer many new insights for people who are already following the author on Twitter. I imagine this is a challenge for a lot of influencer authors—how to not let the threads tell it all.
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I believe Candice Marie Benbow’s voice will have a lasting impact on Christianity and the modern. This book centers Black Women and Womanism in ways that the modern Black Church overlook. I resonated with a lot of what Benbow had to say about her experience navigating the patriarchal church, the ways in which it’s healing and harmful and leaves some people behind. As someone deconstruting my own faith and creating a spiritual practice that’s tailored made for me, I loved reading about Benbow walking us through the experiences and moments that shaped her own religious and spiritual practice. I think this is a must read for Black women who are disappointed with the church and seeking a deeper connection with God/The Divine.
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Minor: Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent
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