Download or read book The Black Friend On Being a Better White Person written by Frederick Joseph and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instant New York Times bestseller! Writing from the perspective of a friend, Frederick Joseph offers candid reflections on his own experiences with racism and conversations with prominent artists and activists about theirs—creating an essential read for white people who are committed anti-racists and those newly come to the cause of racial justice. “We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” For Frederick Joseph, life as a transfer student in a largely white high school was full of wince-worthy moments that he often simply let go. As he grew older, however, he saw these as missed opportunities not only to stand up for himself, but to spread awareness to those white people who didn’t see the negative impact they were having. Speaking directly to the reader, The Black Friend calls up race-related anecdotes from the author’s past, weaving in his thoughts on why they were hurtful and how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter features the voice of at least one artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host; and eleven others. Touching on everything from cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, microaggressions to the tragic results of overt racism, this book serves as conversation starter, tool kit, and invaluable window into the life of a former “token Black kid” who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Backmatter includes an encyclopedia of racism, providing details on relevant historical events, terminology, and more.
Download or read book Redemption Falls written by Joseph O'Connor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1865. The Civil War is ending. Eighteen years after the Irish famine-ship Star of the Sea docked at New York, a daughter of its journey, Eliza Duane Mooney, sets out on foot from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, crossing a ravaged continent on a quest. Eliza is searching for a young boy she has not seen in four years, one of the hundred thousand children drawn into the war. His fate has been mysterious and will prove extraordinary. It is a walk that will have consequences for many seemingly unconnected survivors: the stunning intellectual Lucia-Cruz McLelland, who deserts New York City to cast her fate with mercurial hero James Con O'Keeffe -- convict, revolutionary, governor of the desolate Western township of Redemption Falls; rebel guerilla Cole McLaurenson, who fuels his own gruesome Westward mission with the blind rage of an outlaw; runaway slave Elizabeth Longstreet, who turns resentment into grace in a Western wilderness where nothing is as it seems. O'Keeffe's career has seen astonishing highs and lows. Condemned to death in 1848 for plotting an insurrection against British rule in Ireland, his sentence was commuted to life transportation to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania. From there he escaped, abandoning a woman he loved, and was shipwrecked in the Pacific before making his way to the teeming city of New York. A spellbinding orator, he has been hailed a hero by Irish New Yorkers, refugees from the famine that has ravaged their homeland. His public appearances are thronged to the rafters and his story has brought him fame. He has married the daughter of a wealthy Manhattan family, but their marriage is haunted by a past full of secrets. The terrors of Civil War have shaken his every belief. Now alone in the west, he yearns for new beginnings. Redemption Falls is a Dickensian tale of war and forgiveness, of strangers in a strange land, of love put to the ultimate test. Packed with music, balladry, poetry, and storytelling, this is "a vivid mosaic of a vast country driven wild by war" (Irish Independent), containing "moments of sustained brilliance which in psychological truth and realism make Daniel Defoe look like a literary amateur" (Sunday Tribune). With this riveting historical novel of urgent contemporary resonance, the author of the bestselling Star of the Sea now brings us a modern masterpiece.
Download or read book Introduction to the Spiritual Life written by Brant Pitre and published by Image. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling exploration of the biblical foundations, contemplative practices, and spiritual path of Jesus himself—from the bestselling author of The Case for Jesus “What happens when a biblical theologian explores classic spirituality? This book. Pitre’s students have asked, Why have we never heard this before? The reader wonders the same.”—Dr. David Fagerberg, author of Liturgical Mysticism The path of following Jesus is an ancient and storied spiritual tradition. Yet many believers are not familiar with the three major forms of prayer and the three stages of spiritual growth that exist to bring them closer to God. In his most personal book yet, Brant Pitre, PhD, draws on the riches of the Bible, the words of Jesus, and the writings of mystics across the centuries to shed light on the mystery—and wonder—of the spiritual life. Starting with the age-old belief that the path of prayer is not only informative but transformative, Dr. Pitre explores • the scriptural roots of the major forms of prayer: vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplation • the purgative, illuminative, and unitive stages of spiritual growth • the spiritual exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving • the Jewish roots of the Lord’s Prayer • Lectio Divina: how to pray with the Bible • seven vices and their seven opposing virtues • the battle of prayer: how to deal with difficulty and distractions • the “dark night of the soul” in the Scriptures Full of sacred truths, contemplative insights, and practical steps, Introduction to the Spiritual Life is a biblical road map of the spiritual landscape that enables us to follow Jesus as our primary guide.
Download or read book Genesis written by David Guzik and published by Enduring Word Media. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis.
Download or read book Being and Vibration written by Joseph Rael and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visionary classic by a highly respected Ute healer and mystic. Joseph Rael teaches that all existence is vibration. From human breath and heartbeat, to the pulsating energies of subatomic particles, to the expansion and contraction of stars and the universe itself, pulsation-vibration is inherent in all that exists. Rael shows how we may experience spiritual reality through drumming, chanting, and vision quests.
Download or read book Patriarchy Blues written by Frederick Joseph and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "[A] scorching treatise on toxic masculinity. Joseph’s critiques of “the patriarchy... both overt and ingrained” are razor-sharp, but it’s the clear-eyed reckoning of his own place within it that tethers the soul of his book." —Publishers Weekly "Joseph has learned a great deal from bell hooks here, and I think she would be proud because Patriarchy Blues is such a moving, inspiring, rigorous vision for living.” —Robert Jones, Jr., New York Times bestselling author of The Prophets In this personal and poignant collection, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Black Friend examines the culture of masculinity through the lens of a Black man. What does it mean to be a man today? How does the pervasive yet elusive idea of “toxic masculinity” actually reflect men’s experiences—particularly those of color—and how they navigate the world? In this thought-provoking collection of essays, poems, and short reflections, Frederick Joseph contemplates these questions and more as he explores issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint. From fatherhood, and “manning up” to abuse and therapy, he fearlessly and thoughtfully tackles the complex realities of men’s lives today and their significance for society, lending his insights as a Black man. Written in Joseph’s unique voice, with an intelligence and raw honesty that demonstrates both his vulnerability and compassion, Patriarchy Blues forces us to consider the joys, pains, and destructive nature of manhood and the stereotypes it engenders.
Download or read book Better Than We Found It Conversations to Help Save the World written by Frederick Joseph and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-10-11 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Friend and a seasoned activist comes an indispensable guide to social and political progressivism for young people and anyone wanting to get more involved. What is disinformation, and how does it influence our lives? How did the wealth gap become so staggeringly wide? Why do so many Americans lack access to quality health care? And—most importantly—what can we do about it all? Through a combination of personal anecdotes and interviews, authors Frederick Joseph and Porsche Joseph make a compelling case for tackling some of the biggest issues of our day, from gun violence, the prison system, transphobia, and indigenous land theft to climate change, education, housing, and immigration. Covering sixteen topics and featuring more than two dozen interviews with prominent activists, authors, actors, and politicians, this is the essential resource for those who want to make the world better than we found it. Featuring interviews with: Mehcad Brooks Keah Brown Julián Castro Sonja Cherry-Paul Chelsea Clinton Charlotte Clymer Mari Copeny, aka Little Miss Flint Greg D’Amato Jesse Katz Amed Khan Daniel Alejandro Leon-Davis Willy and Jo Lorenz Ben O’Keefe Brittany Packnett Cunningham Anna Paquin Robert Reich Brandon T. Snider Nic Stone Anton Treuer Andrea Tulee David Villalpando Elizabeth Warren Shannon Watts Natalie Weaver Brandon Wolf
Download or read book Getting Right with God written by Joseph C. Way B.A. B.D. MDiv. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, numerous people have asked “How do you get right and stay right with ‘god’?” Since a person’s god is whatever they value (love) the most, possible gods are limitless. When asked from the Judeo-Christian perspective, the question is narrowed but the answers are extremely diverse. Due to many identified factors, the author believes incorrect answers have been too frequently offered, starting soon after the death of Jesus and continuing to this day. Due to God’s nature and ours, the author bases his answer exclusively on appropriate (God-like) love as described and practiced by Jesus. The ancient Hebrews recognized the original answer and Jesus repeated it when he insisted we love God above all else and then love our neighbor as our self. Paul got it all wrong. Jesus did not fill the empty spaces in Paul’s Judaism. Believe Jesus and act like it.
Download or read book Demystifying Decision Making written by Aimee Joseph and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2021-12-22 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing Closer to God One Decision at a Time On an average day, people makes countless decisions: Should I get out of bed or hit the snooze button? What should I have for breakfast? Where should we go for this year's vacation? While some decisions are easy to make, others can leave individuals paralyzed and full of anxiety. As Christians living in an increasingly individualistic society, what's the best strategy for making decisions that honor God while becoming more like him in the process? Writing from her own experience and pointing to biblical examples, Aimee Joseph offers a biblical and theological framework for decision-making. She explains God's design for humans as decision-makers, the biblical model for making choices, common wrong approaches, practical tips, and what to do when you've made a poor decision. With the philosophy that "as we shape our decisions, our decisions shape us," Joseph teaches readers how to worship and draw closer to Christ through their daily decisions. Practical: Equips Christians to make decisions as God's image bearers Applicable: Features study questions and helpful resources, including "The Dashboard of Decisions" and a decision-making flowchart Published in Partnership with the Gospel Coalition (TGC)
Download or read book Being Joseph written by Archie Murray and published by Word Alive Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt betrayed by a family member? Have you ever needed even a glimpse of hope to help you through a tough situation? In the Old Testament, we read that Joseph was thrown into a pit and then sold by his own brothers. This great betrayal left him feeling alone and in despair. Unfortunately, this was only the beginning of his troubles. Being Joseph takes a closer, pastoral perspective on perseverance through hardships, the value of forgiveness even when it’s near impossible, and the redemptive hope of reconciliation. Joseph’s story expands on dreams, slavery, seduction, imprisonment, and the restoration of a family. In the worst moments of Joseph’s life, we can see that God never left his side. The lessons we can learn from this book can help enrich our daily lives in this difficult world today. All ages will benefit from this captivating commentary on a real family, just like yours.
Download or read book Joseph s Story written by Harry Pope and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2021-01-28 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second in a series of short stories about Ballygobackwards Castle. Why has Winter suddenly appeared in Joseph's office, ready to escort him to the next world. Is Joseph ready, does he resist. The Irish Castle is the backdrop to this continuing ghost story about why the oak tree is in a field, who the three human statues are, and the ‘people' who inhabit the Castle
Download or read book Overcoming Woundedness Lessons From The Life of Joseph written by Sally Meredith and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has been wounded. Some wounds recall childhood hurts; some are more recent. They may be personal through family or close friends, or they can be generated by workplace issues with a boss or coworker. No matter where they originate, woundedness is a human malady stemming from our brokenness and it makes us question the very purpose of the hurts we experience. Come along with the author as she takes us into one man's journey of being wounded and how his story affects ours. Joseph was a man, just like us, who experienced the depth of painful circumstances and went on to a height he never dreamed. As we study his life, we learn that God was after his heart, just as He is after ours and mine. Where there is adversity, there is fear. But God desires to transform our fear into faith. He pursues us in the depths of pain in order to bring us to His glory. Even though our hearts have been wounded by people, we have a God who heals our wounds and, through the process of fellowship with Him, shows us His heart.
Download or read book A Book about Myself Called Hell written by Jared Joseph and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the middle of the journey of our life Dante finds himself lost in a dark wood but then he founds a whole lot of literary movements and arguably modernity itself with his Divine Comedy that, nonetheless, inexplicably, didn't make God laugh. This serious absence caused God's non-divine counterparts, humans, to wonder: "Why are we in hell?" "Why is it so funny?" "And why can't I laugh?"
Download or read book Being Joseph written by Rick W. Terry and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-07-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a shepherd boy, who becomes one of the most powerful men in the world. Betrayed by family and accused of a crime he never committed he overcomes all obstacles through his faith in God.
Download or read book Life of Joseph written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-10 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a close-up look at Joseph’s entire life with this fantastic Bible study pamphlet. Learn how to trust in God’s faithfulness, hang on to hope, and forgive the unforgivable as you look closely at Joseph’s journey from being a favorite son to becoming a foreign slave... and his rise from forgotten prisoner to favored ruler. Enjoy having:— Section-by-section commentary and summaries on Joseph’s entire life (From Gen. 12 to Gen. 50). Incredible visual aids, including a time line of 19 key people and events, a map of the journeys of Jacob and Joseph, and a full-color diagram of Joseph’s family tree. Handy charts showing key information at a glance about Joseph’s life, dream interpretation, and more. Life-application questions that help you practically apply key lessons from this incredible story. 14 panels, 8.5 x 5.5 in, unfolds to 38 inches long. Fits inside most Bibles. Features Incredible Visuals Aids— A time line of 19 key people and events. A map of the journeys of Jacob and Joseph, from Gilead to Egypt. Joseph’s family tree, from Abraham to the twelve sons of Israel Handy charts showing key information at a glance: Side-by-side comparison charts of the dreams Joseph interpreted (cupbearer’s, baker’s, and Pharaoh’s dreams). Easy-to-follow chart highlighting the key life events of Joseph, Jacob, Joseph’s brothers, and Judah. Shows how God was working in their lives to ultimately bring about the promised Messiah. Is God really in charge? Where is he when everything goes wrong? The life of Joseph shows how God can take misfortune and turn it into great good. It helps us see meaning in suffering and aids us in our own journey toward wisdom. Packed with simple summaries, interesting insights, and helpful visual aids, this pamphlet is a great overview of the life of Joseph. Plus, it includes 10 relevant life application questions to help you practically apply its lessons to your life. Perfect for individual use or group Bible study. Easy-to-Read Simple Summaries— Includes section-by-section commentary on Joseph’s complete story (from Gen. 12 to Gen. 50). Covers 15 key events, including Joseph being— Excessively favored by his father and hated by his 10 older brothers Thrown into a pit and sold into slavery Falsely accused and imprisoned Forgotten in jail by people who owed him a favor Promoted to ruler over Egypt Reconciled to his family who once betrayed him Perfect for: Group and individual Bible study Church libraries Young adults groups New believers To hand to a friend And more!
Download or read book Becoming a Man of Integrity written by Paul E. Robinson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the days of the Pharaohs in Egypt, pagan customs ruled and reigned in the minds of everyone. It was during this time that God providentially brought a young man to Egypt, a man who was different. He possessed a rare quality. This man was Joseph, and he had integrity. Despite constant set-backs, he held onto his dreams and his faith in God. No one could sway him from his convictions. We are also living in a pagan culture, and it is high time for men of integrity to stand up for the Lord. We can learn invaluable lessons from the life of Joseph, the man who went from pauper to prime minister. From his dreams to his temptations to his reign, this book covers the exciting story of Joseph, and what we can gain from such a life.
Download or read book Arcana Coelestia written by Emanuel Swedenborg and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
