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The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by D.L. Mayfield

hollyd19's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

D.L. Mayfield is a really thoughtful writer, exploring the complexities of a Christian life and how it is ultimately at odds with the values of America (affluence, autonomy, safety, and power). She draws on research as well as her own experience working with refugee populations to explain how we have forgone the call to be good neighbors in favor of protecting or privilege. I was particularly moved by the section on Safety and how demonizing any group of people makes us more likely to listen to our fears when making decisions, even if they are unfounded. I’m grateful for Mayfield’s book, giving me words to explain a lot of the tensions I wrestle with daily. 

Thank you to InterVarsity Press for the advanced copy!