White BoyBlack Girl, Adaeze Brinkman
White BoyBlack Girl, Adaeze Brinkman
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White Boy/Black Girl
What Our Differences Can Teach Us, One Honest Conversation at a Time

Author: Adaeze Brinkman, Chad Brinkman

Narrator: Adaeze Brinkman, Chad Brinkman

Unabridged: 5 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/17/2024


Synopsis

Let the Awkward Conversations Begin!

Adaeze and Chad―two different people, two different backgrounds―both brought a lot of baggage into their relationship. Adaeze, a black Nigerian American woman who has lived with racism and discrimination her entire life. Chad, a white man with a family from the South who mostly grew up in white spaces. Determined to learn to communicate honestly and effectively, they stepped into tough conversations about their differences. Walls came down and Adaeze and Chad discovered the trust and respect they could have in and for each other. White Boy/Black Girl is an open-handed invitation from Adaeze and Chad to learn: Why trying to be the “perfect” Black or white person can’t be the goal How to attempt to get it right when you’re terrified of getting it wrong What to do when you’re feeling uncomfortable, defensive, or misunderstood That repair is possible even when you’ve flat-out stepped in it The importance of surrendering our pain and prejudice to the redemptive work of Jesus Adaeze and Chad provide a safe space for us to eavesdrop on some of the most vulnerable conversations they’ve had about their differences. Their candid and honest back and forth gives us common, usable language to meet each other where we’re at. The path to empathy and understanding isn’t easy―but they promise you, it’s always worth it.

About The Author

Chad and Adaeze are a wild-about-each-other married couple who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with others through their talents and their story. Chad is a physical therapist, and Adaeze works in the creative arts. They’re adventure-hearted, love traveling together, riding their motorcycles, and teaming up on DIY projects to make their home a sanctuary… which just adds to their homebody-ness. Discovering what makes them come alive individually only strengthens the bond between them. If that also involves enjoying the beauty of God's creativity, no matter where they are, and encouraging others to do the same? They’re game.


Reviews

Goodreads review by DeAnne on October 27, 2024

Parts of this were hard to read, since I'm white and have made a lot of mistakes, but I'm really glad I read it.......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on October 11, 2024

Books like this are tough because every person and experience is so different - but the story of Adaeze and Chad is encouraging and beautiful! It’s a conviction to remember to just listen and ask questions :) And they have a ton of good reminders about empathy and forgiveness and just how to general......more

Goodreads review by Briann on October 22, 2024

This was a very personal and profound memoir. Adaeze and Chad develop a fun and engaging style of writing with their back-and-forth conversation style. While Adaeze and Chad are both Christian, they did not force religion in their book or overwhelm the reader with excessive religious references. I a......more

Goodreads review by G on October 26, 2024

Commendable I respect what the authors tried to do. The book is definitely written for the white gaze, but that's fair since that's who needs to do the work. Its very much a Christian book, so its likely not as effective for non-Christians. But its worth reading for anyone who wants to be a better al......more

Goodreads review by Stuart on October 20, 2024

This is a good book. And everyone should read it... Understanding the differences in people can be overwhelming... And Brinkman does a good job explaining...and sharing this... Highly Recommended!......more