The Bridges We Will Build - LeCompte Renfro, Kacie

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Résumé :
We hear a lot about refugees in the news, but how many of us really know their stories?The Bridges We Will Build, follows four women of various countries of origin and drastically different life experiences, refugees and Americans, as they come together at The Unity School, a charter school for refugee and American children. Here, they rediscover the hope and inspiration that seemed lost to them before. But when one of them is killed in a violent hate crime, their new-found hope for the future is tested. The Bridges We Will Build provides a vision of the possibility of true solidarity. It compels us to believe that communities can transcend socially constructed barriers towards a recognition of our common humanity. The Bridges We Will Build reminds us of the ways women negotiate the inter-sections of their lives. It is accessible even as it crosses into important complications in the lives of its main characters. Enjoy! --Dr. amina wadud, American Muslim theologian, Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University Renfro creates characters that bring the reader closer to becoming compassionate and understanding of refugees struggling to assimilate into a new culture. This story is a reminder that we have the power to end this hatred and that power resides in our actions to confront racism and injustice themselves. --Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity, Visual Journalist The Bridges We Will Build is an insightful, well-written book about finding friendship in a world of conflict, misunderstanding, displacement and intolerance. This book renewed my faith that love and human connection can overcome even the most destructive forms of trauma and prejudice. --Christopher White, Professor of Religion, Vassar From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com

Biographie:
Kacie LeCompte Renfro grew up in the Bay Area, CA. Following undergrad, she moved to Atlanta, GA where she worked for three years at the International Community School - an elementary charter school for Refugee and American children. Through this formative experience she found herself forever changed by the wisdom and love bestowed upon her by refugees from around the world. This school and those years are the inspiration for The Bridges We Will Build. Kacie holds a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Philosophy with an emphasis in Religious studies. Her professional career has predominantly consisted of working for various nonprofits focused on refugee resettlement and international and domestic education and aid initiatives. She currently resides in Kentucky with her husband and two children, focused on being a mom, writer and human rights advocate.

Sommaire:
We hear a lot about refugees in the news, but how many of us really know their stories?The Bridges We Will Build, follows four women of various countries of origin and drastically different life experiences, refugees and Americans, as they come together at The Unity School, a charter school for refugee and American children. Here, they rediscover the hope and inspiration that seemed lost to them before. But when one of them is killed in a violent hate crime, their new-found hope for the future is tested. The Bridges We Will Build provides a vision of the possibility of true solidarity. It compels us to believe that communities can transcend socially constructed barriers towards a recognition of our common humanity. The Bridges We Will Build reminds us of the ways women negotiate the inter-sections of their lives. It is accessible even as it crosses into important complications in the lives of its main characters. Enjoy! --Dr. amina wadud, American Muslim theologian, Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University Renfro creates characters that bring the reader closer to becoming compassionate and understanding of refugees struggling to assimilate into a new culture. This story is a reminder that we have the power to end this hatred and that power resides in our actions to confront racism and injustice themselves. --Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity, Visual Journalist The Bridges We Will Build is an insightful, well-written book about finding friendship in a world of conflict, misunderstanding, displacement and intolerance. This book renewed my faith that love and human connection can overcome even the most destructive forms of trauma and prejudice. --Christopher White, Professor of Religion, Vassar From Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com...