Presents a full; accurate treatment of the important gunboat operations in the western theater of the Civil War. Combining expert knowledge of naval warfare with rigorous historical scholarship; Gosnell's book will be eagerly read by anyone interested in the Civil War or naval history.
#120635 in Books Deborah Jian Lee 2016-10-25 2016-10-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .90 x 6.10l; .0 #File Name: 0807075078296 pagesRescuing Jesus How People of Color Women and Queer Christians Are Reclaiming Evangelicalism
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I highly recommend this book to every ChristianBy JWolff22I highly recommend this book to every Christian; or to anyone who wants a better understanding of how the modern American Evangelical church came to be the powerful political and cultural entity it now is.Growing up as an Evangelical Christian had many benefits in my life; including a close community and opportunities to wrestle with many existential questions. But it also came with it's own set of perils and baggage. In fact; over the years; I have met many people from all different races; genders; and sexual orientations who share one thing in common; we now believe that some of what we learned in church was distorted; wrong; or in some instances; just plain toxic.This book is not just a history lesson though; it is a powerful account of people's stories and offers a glimpse into what the church can become if it decides to confront it's history of racism; patriarchy; and homophobia. I finished the book with a sense of hope.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. so naturally a good bit of my motivation in reading it was to ...By Joseph LeBlancI was interviewed for this book; so naturally a good bit of my motivation in reading it was to see my story woven in with a larger narrative. Delightfully; I found much more than that. For me; Deborah's book answers two important questions "how did Evangelical churches end up almost exclusively conservative?" and "how are liberal Evangelicals reshaping Christianity in America?" She does this by reviewing the history of Evangelicalism and exploring the present through a series of personal interviews.Deborah does not hold back in pointing out the racism; anti-feminism; and anti-LGBT sentiments present in modern day Evangelical churches. However; rather than complaining about circumstances; she describes the events; doctrines; philosophies; and influential figures that lead to the situation we have now. Then she tells the stories of several people forging new paths. While it's often a challenging read; it also holds hope for people working for change.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Personal Journey Deep InsightsBy CharlieI still have a little left in the book to read but could not wait to post my thoughts on this book. Deborah expertly weaves her own personal experiences in and around the evangelical community and gives attention to voices that are there in the community. It's not often that non-fiction can bring me close to tears while reading... but given that I "welled up" a few times while reading proves what a deeply personal book this was for Deborah and anyone who has been a part of the evangelical community but felt on the "outside" due to their stances on gender; race or sexual orientation will feel at home.
