When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough

"One cannot keep the grim reality of gun violence at arm's length after reading this book. Taylor brings it close. She writes about trauma with honesty and compassion. Regardless of one's political views or personal stance on gun ownership, Taylor's research provides a practical and compelling case for gun reform. This book is for any Christian concerned with our biblical call toward neighbor love." --Rachel Joy Welcher, author of Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality

"It's hard to think of a more polarizing topic than gun control, but When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough reminds us that before we talk policy, we need to listen to people's stories. As a shooting survivor, Taylor Schumann invites us into her story before inviting us to consider broader policy issues and the responsibility of Christians to address the well-being of our neighbors. The result is a poignant and clarifying book that will help facilitate a much-needed conversation." --Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

"What America's gun debate needs is credibility, and Taylor Schumann brings it in spades. She's both a survivor of gun violence and a writer who can strip the bitter partisanship from the issue. Schumann makes it clear: the vast majority of Americans want simple, achievable reforms that will prevent tens of thousands of Americans from needlessly dying each year. Her book is a testament to the chance for change, giving hope to survivors and all the rest of us who desperately want the violence to end." --Seth Moulton, congressman from Massachusetts