White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White
By Daniel Hill and Brenda Salter McNeil
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Daniel Hill will never forget the day he heard these words: "Daniel, you may be white, but don't let that lull you into thinking you have no culture. White culture is very real. In fact, when white culture comes in contact with other cultures, it almost always wins. So it would be a really good idea for you to learn about your culture." Confused and unsettled by this encounter, Hill began a journey of understanding his own white identity. Today he is an active participant in addressing and confronting racial and systemic injustices. And in this compelling and timely book, he shows you the seven stages to expect on your own path to cultural awakening. It's crucial to understand both personal and social realities in the areas of race, culture, and identity. This book will give you a new perspective on being white and also empower you to be an agent of reconciliation in our increasingly diverse and divided world.
Daniel Hill
Daniel Hill is the founding and senior pastor of River City Community Church, located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Formed in 2003, River City longs to see increased spiritual renewal as well as social and economic justice in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and entire city, demonstrating compassion and alleviating poverty as tangible expressions of the Kingdom of God. Prior to starting River City, Daniel served five years on the staff of Willow Creek Community Church in the suburbs of Chicago. Daniel has a BS in business from Purdue University, an MA in theology from Moody Bible Institute, a certificate in church-based community and economic development from Harvard Divinity School, and a DMin from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of White Awake: An Honest Look at What It Means to Be White (IVP, 2017) and 10:10: Life to the Fullest (Baker, 2014). Daniel is married to Elizabeth, who is a professor of psychology, and they are the proud parents of Xander and Gabriella Hill. www.pastordanielhill.com
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Reviews for White Awake
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Hill's self-discovery of whiteness and the anecdotes about the various people who have are also discovering their racial identity and its effect on their lives were the best part of the book. I skimmed over most of the religious bits, but I can see how this would be a good primer for Christians.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An exploration of the author's journey toward greater recognition of white privilege, white culture, and how to most effectively seek to reconcile among various racial groups.The beginning of the book is most consistent with the title, featuring a lot of the author's story as he came to a greater awareness of his whiteness in contrast to the experiences of others and his attempts to promote greater racial harmony and reconciliation. Most of the book works through a personal process of coming to an understanding of the racial dynamics at play in America: encounter, denial, disorientation, shame, self-righteousness, awakening, and active participation. The author provides encouragement through the process, for the reader to grapple with the various phases him or herself as well as to serve as an encouragement for others.In a time when many white people are coming to a greater awareness of their privilege and how people of color do not have the opportunity to have the same experience of American life as they do, this is a good resource to help white people come to grips with the situation and find a productive way forward.**--galley received as part of early review program
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