THIS. This is a must read for all white Christians. On my journey to understanding racism in this country and my place in the fight for racial justice, I've listened to many people of color. It is crucial to listen their stories and perspectives and follow their lead. Along with that, this book, authored by a white man, very poignantly deconstructs white identity as a way of helping white people question their norms and move toward a worldview and lifestyle that promotes racial justice. He writes, "The system of race that we've created in America is fraught with sin, and it has played a powerful role in shaping the sense of identity of every human being who has lived here. Therefore it would be naive for devoted followers of Jesus to believe they can pursue the transformation of identity in Christ without also acknowledging the power of sin as evidenced by the impact of race. Our old self has been profoundly shaped by race, and we can't grow into the new and redeemed self without naming the presence of that sin, confessing the ways it has impacted us, and doing all we can to break free from its former power." #whiteawake