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Can’t Recommend

Revisado: 05-04-25

There is little content in this book that I haven’t read somewhere else. Only the second chapter gave a different perspective on how individuals and groups are radicalized. For one chapter, I cannot not recommend this book.

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We need this history

Revisado: 03-10-25

In a time when powerful men are again trying to erase history, Ms Oluo courageously writes the story we all need to ever hope to heal as a nation. Her perspective as a Black Women recounting both past and current events offers truth as she and many others experience life. I am grateful for her teaching. Her words will go with me as I attempt to speak into the madness we now find ourselves in here in the US because we have never stood up to the bullies.

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Great Insight

Revisado: 11-29-24

…and how to leave. The author’s reading of their own work is not always good, however, this is not the case here. Ms Freeman adds so much, as though we were sitting together and working through life together. She helped me to understand why I had to leave my church after the fact and, by doing so brought me great peace. I am not alone. Thank you.

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One More

Revisado: 11-11-24

I love this series. I was surprised that this book didn’t wrap up the story. I thought it was the last. To my great joy, there is another book coming next year. I can’t wait.

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Pieces of the USA’s Puzzled History Put Together

Revisado: 08-01-24

There are not enough words of praise for this book, the skill of the historian author, and gift of seeing our patterns. Truthful and hopeful.

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The Ending Redeemed the Book

Revisado: 07-18-24

I almost quit the book. When a main character in a book keeps making the same mistake over and over again, I usually stop reading. It feels like the author just wants to keep you going up and down so you stay with the book. For me, it’s a technique that is not at all creative. However, the last chapter and then the author’s words regarding the why of telling the story changed me. I’m so glad I stayed with it. I lost two friends in Vietnam and have not read a book or watched a movie about this horrific war; it was too painfully real to me. I was compelled to read this about the women. The book is clearly well researched and I will gladly recommend it to others.

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Much needed insight!

Revisado: 06-15-24

In my theological studies, professors often said the reformers threw the baby out with the bathwater. Dr. Levine’s work, and not just this book, demonstrates that somewhere in Christian History, we forgot or deliberately threw out the teachings from Jewish roots. Not only is Dr. Levine a wonderful writer whether in academia or popular works, she is also a wonderful researcher with the ability to bring context to the ancient texts that I hold dear. I am on a quest to read everything she has written!

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The voice artist is perfection!!

Revisado: 04-19-24

Perfect narrator presents a fun detective story. I’ve enjoyed the entire series. Can’t wait to listen to the next one!

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A Very Important Read

Revisado: 03-30-24

I have followed Dr. Richardson for quite sometime. This is the first book I’ve read of hers and it won’t be the last. This is eye opening and places in historical context the political events of today. A must read.

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Didn’t Catch My Attention

Revisado: 02-06-24

I listened to over two hours of this book and could not do more. Some books require ‘getting’ into them to want to continue, however, after listening for 10 chapters, that never happened despite the great reviews. I believe the main reason is I felt as though this author was trying to write in the style of Wendell Berry rather than his own. I may try again; for now, though, I’m done.

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