BUT WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM?
Amanda Khozi Mukwashi SPCK Publishing I found this to be an intriguing book in which Amanda Khozi Mukwashi talks about her family, her upbringing and the role her faith has played in making her the person she is today. The question ‘But where are you REALLY from?’ opens a pot of emotions that she shares with her readers. This challenges our own perceptions and gives an insight into how black African women are seen by the countries in which they live. Amanda is an inspiring, dignified woman, who shares her upbringing and faith with the reader, taking you along with her as she travels to become the successful woman and leader of Christian Aid that she is today. She explains how her quest for racial justice, gender equality and support for all those facing domestic violence has not finished, that she feels God still has work for her to do. This book made me look at myself and how, through faith, I could relate to Amanda. She writes in a way that carries you along on her journey with her. I find myself returning to the book in my mind and trying to analyse my feelings. An intriguing book, interesting, thought-provoking - and one I would recommend to readers. Kim Wilkinson, Diocesan President, St Albans
CANDLES IN THE DARK FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE IN A TIME OF PANDEMIC
Rowan Williams SPCK Publishing This book is a collection of 26 weekly meditations written between March and September 2020 for Rowan Williams local church in Cambridge. The contributions of thoughts and conversations from that community enhance the style of writing. I read the book straight through as we came to the end of 2020, but will re-read it at a slower pace. It is an easy book to read and encourages discussion of one’s faith. The period covered included many Christian festivals, and the deeper insight into, for example, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which was interesting and thought-provoking. I read the book at a time of personal despair, but the hope and love of the title did shine through, strengthening my faith that, no matter what we face, God is with us. Most, if not all, of the meditations could be used for discussions or conversations. For anyone who leads a group, it is an excellent resource for a meditation, with or without discussion. The conversational style lends itself to thoughtfulness, and I felt as if I were continuing a conversation with a friend. Mary Marshall, Diocese of Leeds
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