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scottacorbin's review
4.0
Really helpful and a great introduction for a white evangelical seeking to understand more about the black church and black community at large. Certain chapters were especially good (namely the chapter on Gangsta Rap and other insights into the dysfunctions of the black family). Many times I found my heart grieved and felt helpless but I'm "keeping my head up" about the future.
Another thing that is worth noting: every solution in this book toward the restoration of the black community in America is rooted in one common denominator: the gospel. In that regard, much of the wisdom transcended blackness since all "issue" is inherently a "gospel issue". The continual hammering of the theme of the creation/fall/redemption/restoration of the gospel is a drum worth pounding loudly and proudly. I am thankful for these men and how their words transcend race and were a healthy encouragement to me.
Another thing that is worth noting: every solution in this book toward the restoration of the black community in America is rooted in one common denominator: the gospel. In that regard, much of the wisdom transcended blackness since all "issue" is inherently a "gospel issue". The continual hammering of the theme of the creation/fall/redemption/restoration of the gospel is a drum worth pounding loudly and proudly. I am thankful for these men and how their words transcend race and were a healthy encouragement to me.
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