Freedom Ride
The expanded edition of Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders revisits a pivotal civil rights campaign. Filled with mugshots and recent interviews of several riders who were arrested in Jackson, Miss., Breach of Peace honors a historic act of protest. Vanderbilt University Press
One Body, Many Parts
Together at the Table: Diversity Without Division in the United Methodist Church, by Bishop Karen P. Oliveto, the UMC’s first openly LGBTQ bishop, is timely as the denomination nears a potential split over sexuality. Oliveto outlines how her denomination can remain whole. Westminster John Knox Press
Courageous Faith
Moral Leadership for a Divided Age: 14 People Who Dared to Change Our World, by David P. Gushee and Colin Holtz, examines the faith and courage of Harriet Tubman, Oscar Romero, Malala Yousafzai, Martin Luther King Jr., and others in hope that their lives will inspire new leaders. Brazos Press
Holy Peace
One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic’s Guide to Christian Meditation, by J. Dana Trent, shows Christians how to expand their prayer to include meditation. Trent examines scripture and the history of the church to help believers tap into holy peace. Upper Room Books
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