Critical Dilemma
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Critical Dilemma

“The attraction of critical theories for Christians lies in the fact that they grasp an aspect of the truth. The problem lies in the fact that they press this to the point where other truths are marginalized, subverted, or even rejected.”  

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Blackout
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Blackout

“While Democrats have long acknowledged our struggles and the crimes enacted against us, they have done little to provide actual remedies or prepare us for a future that does not center on our brokenness.”

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Uncommon Ground
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Uncommon Ground

A very conflicted review. The premise of this book caught my attention and, paired with Tim Keller’s name, I was sure this would be a perfect fit. We all…

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Divided By Faith
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Divided By Faith

I’ve been trying to challenge myself and really consider what I think about racial inequality. I’ve realized that I largely avoid it. I’ve been coming to terms with the fact that it’s more prevalent than I realize, which as this book points out, stems from my own and my friends’ lack of personal experience. I wanted to read this book because…

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Killing Kennedy
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Killing Kennedy

”Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment, that was known as Camelot.” If you like history and don’t already know everything there is to know about JFK, this is an excellent book! It is similar to…

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Five Presidents
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Five Presidents

This one is a long one, but I really enjoyed it! It helped put different historical events in order and made connections I hadn't thought of before. I know I learned a lot of it in school, but you don't really try to remember it that much and once you're an adult, you realize more why remembering is so important.

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