I’m starting something new.
When I read—whether fiction or nonfiction—I find myself asking questions (I suspect you often do too). So it occurred to me…
In “Fifty Three Weeks,” I raised real issues, in fictional form. I addressed addiction, arrogance, fear, race, religion, religious prejudice, faith, courage, celebration, trust, betrayal, grief, hope…and more, sometimes more than once.
So why not draw a quote or situation from the book, and invite your reaction?
For example: Tomorrow we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. So why not start this series recalling his tireless battle against racial prejudice?
In Chapter Six, Pastor Noel Garraty has been approached from a member of his congregation-a wise, thoughtful woman, concerned as their largely White church considers extending a call to a Black associate pastor. Noel’s response:
“Martha’s parting words will haunt me: ‘We don’t yet know what we don’t know.’”
What does she mean? Does she have valid reason for concern? Why would Garraty be “haunted” by her words?
(This post is also on Dale Stohre, Author–my Facebook author’s page.)
