The Purpose Gap, Patrick B. Reyes
The Purpose Gap, Patrick B. Reyes
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The Purpose Gap
Empowering Communities of Color to Find Meaning and Thrive

Author: Patrick B. Reyes

Narrator: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/25/2021

Synopsis

In The Purpose Gap, Patrick Reyes reflects on a family member's death after a long struggle with incarceration and homelessness. As he asks himself why his cousin's life had turned out so differently from his own, he realizes that it was a matter of conditions. While they both grew up in the same marginalized Chicano community in central California, Patrick found himself surrounded by a host of family, friends, and supporters. They created a different narrative for him than the one the rest of the world had succeeded in imposing on his cousin. In short, they created the conditions in which Patrick could not only survive but thrive.

Far too much of the literature on leadership tells the story of heroic individuals creating their success by their own efforts. Such stories fail to recognize the structural obstacles to thriving faced by those in marginalized communities. If young people in these communities are to grow up to lives of purpose, others must help create the conditions to make that happen. Pastors, organizational leaders, educators, family, and friends must all perceive their calling to create new stories and new conditions of thriving for those most marginalized. This book offers both inspiration and practical guidance for how to do that.

About Patrick B. Reyes

Patrick B. Reyes is senior director of learning design at the Forum for Theological Exploration. He holds a PhD from Claremont School of Theology.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 23, 2022

This book was not written for me, but I am grateful for the opportunity to "read over the shoulder" of those for whom it was meant. Reyes has written an insightful and inspiring work that I will return to many times as I think about how I might help to close the purpose gap for my students.......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on March 13, 2021

Finally! A book that not only describes how finding purpose in one's life isn't about self development, but the development of an entire community. Using a mix of theoretical, spiritual, and real world experiences, Reyes seeks to provide the reader with the contrast between purpose, success, and mea......more

Goodreads review by Allison on May 14, 2021

The author writes with an intensity and urgency reflective of the subject. This book not only opened my imagination to the possibilities of building a world in which every young person of color has the opportunity to thrive and realize their purpose, but also provided key practices and tools for eng......more

Goodreads review by Dr. Angelique on March 03, 2022

Excellent read for those going into design thinking research. This book puts into perspective the issues affecting persons of color and the barriers to effective research intervention strategies.......more

Goodreads review by Robert on July 09, 2021

What is my purpose? What does it take to discern one's purpose? Is there a gap between opportunity and purpose that is often difficult to bridge? Many of us will struggle to discern our purpose, but it may be more difficult for some than for others. That is simply because there are fewer opportuniti......more

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