Be the Bridge is a very thought provoking read. It contains very important historical teaching to help people to be realistic and remorseful of the wrongs done to people of race and color. This book has given me more encouragement to persevere with my family to be a part of racial reconciliation. The pages of this book are well worth the read.

Be the Bridge creates a framework for how to conceptualize and approach our country's history of racism, slavery, and segregation through the lense of Christianity. I appreciated the historical context weaved together with personal stories and the call for reflection. This book has a strong call to action and I think is a good place to start for American Christians wanting to start the journey of racial reconciliation.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of this book

LOVED this book! In our culture where races can be at such odds with each other, this book was a refreshing take on bridging the gap between cultures instead of instigating attacks. I absolutely loved reading this and was so encouraged to live a life of more intentionality and authenticity when living life in today's culture. I would highly recommend this to anyone, of any race, in any culture!

A good book to read about racial injustice and reconciliation in American. The book helps us understand the reality of racism historically and today. Then Latasha Morrison brings racism together with Christian principles of humility and repentance.

This book would be good to read as a group - bible study or bookclub. There are discussion questions and a prayer at the end of each chapter. The book discusses the importance of forgiveness.

This book should be a requirement for many generations. There is a huge need for bridges to connect people in this world from different races and this book definitely gets the conversations started.

4.5 stars | A perfect place to start for people of faith who want to learn more about the importance and the practice of racial reconciliation.

This book covers an important and timely subject with great care. I appreciate the author’s diligence, particularly trigger warnings. Having said that, I am apparently triggered by more than expected on the topics covered here. I highly recommend reading this.

I spent a few weeks reading this and taking my time working through the chapters and the reflection questions at the end of each. This book brought up a LOT of feelings for me, and LaTasha's voice was a great guide as I worked through my place in this journey.

I went into this book with high hopes, because I do believe the Church should be strong influencers in getting rid of racism. I hoped to find insight and practical ways to accomplish this. I'm afraid that's not what I found.

Morrison seems to find things to be upset about in every conversation. Apparently she hasn't done as much listening as she encourages her white counterparts to do, otherwise she would realize that she is badly misreading some conversations. She attributes some questions, for example, as attempts to pigeonhole or marginalize her--when they are the exact same questions we regularly ask other white folks. It's normal casual conversation, not some attempt to set aside the black person.

She wants me to understand why she wants to name schools after people who were abused. No, I don't, but that has nothing to do with racism. I think schools should be named for people who accomplished great things. They should inspire young people, not cause them to wallow in anger from past hurts. I have the same frustration with the kind of meetings she thinks our churches should have. They aren't designed for healing, they're designed for maintaining (and even stoking) anger.

Finally, she claims this is for all minorities, but I was shocked at the way she seemed to marginalize other minorities, especially indigenous people. I found the book very disappointing, and didn't finish it.

I liked the idea of this book more than the book itself. It’s necessary — building a bridge for racial reconciliation — I just felt like this book left me wanting more. I appreciate the author’s personal stories and practical advice (from a Christian perspective), but I think there are better books out there on this topic.

A great read for all Christians. The author gives a lot of history of racism in the United States and includes reflection questions and prayers for readers.

I loved this book! Last year, I joined the BTB facebook group (mostly as a lurker, there to learn and haven't posted anything) and have learned so much from current bridge builders. I finally got around to reading LaTasha Morrison's book, and it was totally worth it. I appreciated Morrison's straightforward and honest approach and her inclusion of personal stories to explain concepts. I also loved that there were questions for reflection at the end of each chapter and written prayers for the readers. I would love to reread this with a group of people, because I think it would spark some great discussions.

Thank you, Latasha, for taking the time, energy, and effort to share with the world your experiences and history! I found this book interesting, challenging, and motivating.

No matter what your ethnic background Latasha Morrison has written a book that opens the discussion on hard topics related to race, and the role of Christians in bringing true reconciliation.

Citing personal experience, historical data, and scripture she paints a picture of the difficult path walked by people of color, and how the Christian community can be part of the healing process rather than hiding behind church walls.

Be the Bridge is an eye-opening book that is a must read for anyone wanting to see the complete unity of the church, “After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language . . . “
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭7:9‬a NIV‬‬

I received a copy of this book courtesy of WaterBrook a Random House imprint through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I cannot say thank you enough to NetGalley & Waterbrook Press Paperback for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This by far was one of the best books I’ve read on race reconciliation. It is the truth spoken in love. Morrison’s word are covered with humility in grace all while refusing to water down the truth. Morrison acknowledges wrongs from both sides and allows discussion to process what we’ve been taught and what we can now learn.

She uses scripture to point people to the way of love and restorative justice. As someone who works in the field of restorative justice I was also convicted while reading.

I was encouraged that the format of the book discusses lament, confession/forgiveness and then restorative reconciliation. This is a book that causes the reader to not only take ownership but also do something about what they’ve learned.

This book is needed now more than ever and I will be recommending it to many. Thank you LaTasha Morrison for your bravery and being an example of what the Church truly could and should be, bridge building peacemakers.

Be The Bridge is such a timely, necessary read even so long after its publication and one that I believe needs to land in the hands of every believer. This book is not a quick read but one filled with impactful words and thoughts that leave the reader reflecting and contemplating throughout, especially with its engaging content by way of reflection questions and prayers. I so appreciated Latasha’s personal experiences that she shared in these pages and the amount of research that clearly went into this book which really makes it a reliable and helpful tool to those looking to “be the bridge” when it comes to Christ-like racial reconciliation. Honest and difficult to chew on at times, yet hopeful and encouraging that change can happen, this book gets all the stars from me.

Thank you so much to WaterBrook & Multnomah and NetGalley for the gifted e-copy.

I have read Be the Bridge over a span of two months. Not because it's poorly written or not interesting, but because I had to absorb and think on much of what I read. I think Morrison has addressed racial reconciliation with Christ-like honesty and passion and even with a degree of tact I'm not sure I, myself, could attain. The key to this book is to keep going. You need to read the whole thing to understand the steps and processes to restoration. Each chapter is filled with honesty, hope, and common sense direction. With questions for self-reflection, prayers, and even liturgical passages, I thought it was an educational, encouraging (even when difficult to read- a lot of "ouch" moments) and an incredible tool for anyone wanting to be a bridge. It is well researched and well written with access to a number of additional data sources if that matters to you.

My thanks for the complimentary copy for review. My regret is in not reading it sooner. My goal is to read it again.

Note, I don't feel it's my place to offer a star rating but I'm unable to submit my review without it.

This is the most accessible and challenging Christian book I’ve read about racism. I loved the emphasis on lament and confession. LaTasha tells her personal story of ministry in mostly-white churches and integrates that with liturgies and spiritual practices. I also recommend her organization Be the Bridge for the incredible work they do on racial reconciliation.

Latasha Morrison has taken on the work of writing a book that gives you insight and also resources regarding race and the church. She writes of her own experiences and from a Christian worldview. Being a bridge builder is vital in our tense climate surrounding racial injustice and she gives you the tools to start your journey. It is a book that needs to be pondered and absorbed, not a quick read and then put on the shelf.

It feels like Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison has been everywhere in recent months--and for good reason. This book takes a hopeful (and practical) approach that shows how we can approach the difficult topic of racial injustice, especially in the midst of today's cultural climate.