{"product_id":"the-bridges-we-will-build-kacie-lecompte-renfro-9781615996582","title":"The Bridges We Will Build","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe hear a lot about refugees in the news, but how many of us really know their stories?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.  \u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kacie LeCompte Renfro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1615996583\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781615996582\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern History Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.02lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d","brand":"Kacie LeCompte Renfro","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43990048080127,"sku":"9781615996582","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_55a6f871-51db-458d-b0b6-ff1054ed4774.jpg?v=1683302714","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-bridges-we-will-build-kacie-lecompte-renfro-9781615996582","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}