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pdedgar's review against another edition
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.0
My grandma asked me to read this book, and I see why she enjoyed it. McLaughlin is more articulate and close to the issues (except for the fifth chapter) than most Christians who write books on these topics, and holds a consistent worldview that borders on the repetitive (“chimpanzees, hyenas, and spiders”) but is an indictment on all Americans for how they treat others.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia
emilymcwhirter's review against another edition
5.0
After this one and Confronting Christianity, I’m officially committed to reading everything Rebecca McLaughlin writes.
lee_hillshire's review against another edition
This is definitely a reactionary book to a specific point in time, and while some of it is still relevant, the relevancy of some of it is fading quickly, even if it's still good to remember.
It's very top level discussion of the topics it decides to take on, which makes sense, it's a tiny book that feels like it was rushed out in reaction to news events. Not a bad thing, just more of a starting point rather than a cohesive discussion.
Either way, the retail price for this book is a shame to everything, and that's annoying (I did not pay retail for this book, I would be very upset if I had paid retail and got this teeny volume).
It's very top level discussion of the topics it decides to take on, which makes sense, it's a tiny book that feels like it was rushed out in reaction to news events. Not a bad thing, just more of a starting point rather than a cohesive discussion.
Either way, the retail price for this book is a shame to everything, and that's annoying (I did not pay retail for this book, I would be very upset if I had paid retail and got this teeny volume).
tbyers31's review against another edition
5.0
Surely you've seen the yard signs. What's behind the affirmations? This book engages these claims in a clear way that is at the same time respectful and thoughtful. She engages with an orthodox but generous biblical worldview that is reasoned and also challenging to Christians. If you take this book seriously you will understand, sympathize, and be encouraged to engage in the issues that are at the center of America's cultural rift.
enolas's review against another edition
5.0
Short but very informative, relevant, balanced and Biblically based. I really respect Rebecca putting her own struggles out there, and I'm so thankful for godly individuals like her who are determined to pursue Jesus no matter what.
jedster247's review against another edition
5.0
A very timely and important book. A master class in cultural anthropology. She empathizes with genuine needs and then applies sound biblical and historical truth to five of the most common and influential cultural claims.
Rebecca McLaughlin is now on my short list of authors who I’ll read no matter what they write.
Rebecca McLaughlin is now on my short list of authors who I’ll read no matter what they write.