Not So Black and White, Reggie Dabbs
Not So Black and White, Reggie Dabbs
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Not So Black and White
An Invitation to Honest Conversations about Race and Faith

Author: Reggie Dabbs, John Driver

Narrator: Reggie Dabbs, John Driver

Unabridged: 8 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 10/12/2021


Synopsis

As seen on Good Morning America! Read by the authors.Reggie Dabbs and John Driver--a Black man and a white man, and longtime friends--engage in a courageous, respectfully honest, challenging exploration of racism in America, including how Black and white Christians can come together to fight the evils of racism within our hearts and our systems, including our churches.White privilege. Black Lives Matter. George Floyd. When it comes to racism in America, many of us feel confused, overwhelmed, angry--and eager to know how to engage in meaningful conversations and actions surrounding such a difficult topic. In Not So Black and White, public school communicator and internationally acclaimed speaker Reggie Dabbs and pastor John Driver team up to offer a hope-filled, convicting, inspiring look at how to be anti-racist in America today.Through Reggie and John's honest conversations, you will:Hear the stories of fellow believers who have found ways to reach across the racial barrier with humility, empathy, and forgivenessUnderstand a simple yet robust history of racism in America and in the church, including its role in systems, policies, and individual actionsDiscover fully biblical yet culturally wise responses to the challenges of racism in yourself and your communityCome away with fresh thought processes and practical steps for what you can do to think rightly and engage bravely in conversations and actions to end racismNot So Black and White is a compelling resource for pastors, teachers, and community leaders who want to read about issues of racism from a biblical and a historical perspective. For readers of all denominations and backgrounds, Not So Black and White equips us to engage together in the intentional work of dismantling racism, just as the gospel calls us to do.

About Reggie Dabbs

Reggie Dabbs has been one of the most sought-after public school and event speakers in the United States and around the world for more than two decades. From professional athletes and stay-at-home moms to high school students, Reggie shares his own astonishing story of tragedy, redemption, and hope with millions of people each year. An acclaimed saxophonist, Reggie lives in Fort Myers with Michelle, his wife of thirty years. They have one adult son, Dominic.

About John Driver

John Driver, M.S. is an award-winning writer and collaborator of more than twenty-five books. A former teacher with a history degree from the University of Tennessee, he lives near Nashville with his wife, Laura, and their daughter, Sadie. He serves as the executive and teaching pastor at The Church at Pleasant Grove and hosts the weekly podcast Talk About That.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carlo

Scholarly AND accessible…A must read! As a PhD and university professor, I am often overwhelmed by requests to chime in on the new books about race and racism in America. Over the last 18 months, I’ve witnessed countless well-intended Christians attempt to “fix” the problem of racism in America. Some......more

Goodreads review by Brenda

This book has really made me stop & rethink my actions. It is a gut punch to hear what POC go through for what I consider every day activities (i.e. driving a car, walking down the street). I highly recommend this book. It is a true eye opener on how we can all improve on relationships & make a diff......more

Goodreads review by Josh

Two long-time friends, one Black and one white, join together for a conversation about race. While the content of Not So Black and White can be found in any number of books, it’s the camaraderie between the authors that makes this book stand out as it models the type of relationships and conversatio......more

Goodreads review by Maileen

Christian pastors and fellow Southerners Reggie Dabbs and John Driver have been friends for many years. While they have collaborated on writing projects before, co-authoring "Not So Black and White" is the first time either of them has written a book addressing racism in the Christian church in Amer......more