Becoming Brave, Brenda Salter McNeil
Becoming Brave, Brenda Salter McNeil
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Becoming Brave
Finding the Courage to Pursue Racial Justice Now

Author: Brenda Salter McNeil

Narrator: Brenda Salter McNeil

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2020


Synopsis

Reconciliation is not true reconciliation without justice! Brenda Salter McNeil has come to this conviction as she has led the church in pursuing reconciliation efforts over the past three decades. McNeil calls the church to repair the old reconciliation paradigm by moving beyond individual racism to address systemic injustice, both historical and present. It's time for the church to go beyond individual reconciliation and "heart change" and to boldly mature in its response to racial division.
Looking through the lens of the biblical narrative of Esther, McNeil challenges Christian reconcilers to recognize the particular pain in our world so they can work together to repair what is broken while maintaining a deep hope in God's ongoing work for justice. This book provides education and prophetic inspiration for every person who wants to take reconciliation seriously.
Becoming Brave offers a distinctly Christian framework for addressing systemic injustice. It challenges Christians to be everyday activists who become brave enough to break the silence and work with others to dismantle systems of injustice and inequality.

About Brenda Salter McNeil

Brenda Salter McNeil is a dynamic speaker, award-winning author, professor, and thought leader. Her books include Roadmap to Reconciliation, Roadmap to Reconciliation 2.0, and A Credible Witness.


Reviews

"I will pierce the darkness of racism and injustice with the leader whom I will influence and nurture and encourage in their practice of what I believe reconciliation really means: repairing broken systems together." Dr. McNeil's book takes the framework of the book of Esther and shows how Esther her......more

Goodreads review by Adam

Summary: A semi-autobiographical look at the book of Esther from the lens of US racial justice. I have long looked up to Brenda Salter McNeil. She doesn't know me at all. But when I was in college, more than 25 years ago, I participate in the college's urban summer program, working with homeless fami......more

Goodreads review by Karen

Becoming Brave is such a beautiful combination of Brenda's lifelong passion and pursuit of racial reconciliation and an infusion of new determination to see change happen. Set in the context of the lessons from Esther, this work brings the truth of scripture to modern day reality. Dr. Salter McNeil......more

Goodreads review by Justin

Brenda Salter McNeil, one of the foremost voices in racial reconciliation, notes in Becoming Brave that her students’ convicting questions regarding justice and the church have shaped the latest iteration of her work and ministry. McNeil’s thick description of reconciliation counters inadequate noti......more