New & Noteworthy: Sexuality, Grandmothers, and More

Three culture recommendations from our editors.
A scene from CODA of 17-year-old Ruby on a fishing boat. The cover of 'Abuelita Faith' has a background of flowers in warm colors.

Ruby's Refrain

Siân Heder’s heartwarming feature film Coda captures the love and struggles of a deaf household and their family business. As a CODA (child of deaf adults) and the only hearing person in her family of four, 17-year-old Ruby faces a dilemma when she discovers her talent for singing. Pathé.

Sally’s Story

In Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church, Sally Gary shares her journey through isolation and profound community as she opens fruitful conversations on sexuality and following Christ. Eerdmans.

Grandmother Gospel

Kat Armas uplifts the theological formation she has received from grandmothers in Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. Her storytelling and biblical exploration prompt us to honor the matriarchs in our lives. Brazos Press.

This appears in the August 2021 issue of Sojourners