Pastor and professor Carolyn B. Helsel share tools for better conversations about racism Carolyn B. Helsel teaches preaching at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is a minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Book of the Year" Award (2019) —Academy of Parish Clergy Does talking about racism make you anxious? You're not alone For many white people, talking about racism is nerve-wracking. They're afraid of sounding stupid, offending someone, or worst of all, being called a racist. In Anxious to Talk about It, Carolyn Helsel explores the anxiety crippling our conversations and offers us tools and practices for engaging our emotions and the bigger issues around race in America. Through personal stories, insights on race identity, and spiritual practices, Helsel leads us beyond the fear to the gift of race conversations. Join conversations with less fear and anxiety, and more courage, compassion, and knowledge of self, others, and the important issues at stake.
✔ Author(s): Carolyn B. Helsel
✔ Title: Anxious to Talk About It: Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully about Racism
✔ Rating : 4.4 out of 5 base on (152 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0827200722
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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