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A review by dreaming_ace
Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who've Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn't Enough by Candice Marie Benbow
4.0
I enjoyed this collection of essays. It was interesting to get a glimpse of the experiences of someone who grew up in a church setting since that is not my experience.
I also enjoyed the authors voice in these essays and leaning a bit more about the experience that many of those I go to church with had growing up.
As someone who is white I can forget just how special the congregation I attend (a predominately Black LGBTQ+ affirming church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination that welcomes all people) really is. It is all too easy to take what you are surrounded with for granted.
Note: While the opening chapter referenced makeup as well as the table of contents over all that is not the point or focus of the book. I think based on the contents page I thought it would be integrated more into the essays. (which was fine since I don't wear makeup but still surprised me)
I also enjoyed the authors voice in these essays and leaning a bit more about the experience that many of those I go to church with had growing up.
As someone who is white I can forget just how special the congregation I attend (a predominately Black LGBTQ+ affirming church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination that welcomes all people) really is. It is all too easy to take what you are surrounded with for granted.
Note: While the opening chapter referenced makeup as well as the table of contents over all that is not the point or focus of the book. I think based on the contents page I thought it would be integrated more into the essays. (which was fine since I don't wear makeup but still surprised me)