Last year we did a congregational reading of “Finding Amor” by Christian author Allison K. Garcia, followed by an in-person visit from the author herself. Allison gave an outstanding talk about the issues in the book, and what brought her to write about them.
Ms. Garcia’s books follows the story of a young child, Emmanuel, and his quest to fina stability after leaving his home in Central America to find his mother in the United States.
Book II in the series, “Fnding Seguridad” is about to be released.
“How do you feel safe when chaos is ever-present?
Eight-year old Emanuel and his mother, Ana, had finally begun to understand what it meant to be a family when a domestic violence situation caused them to flee their home. Now they need to start over, this time with things more dangerous than ever.
Carlos’ life, as he knew it, was ripped away from him in an instant. Furious about his arrest yet longing for the familiar, he has to choose between winning Ana back and taking revenge.
As Lauren and Peter begin their awakening to systemic racism, their world is shattered and replaced with doubt. Questions about what is real versus what lies they’ve been told lead them to ponder how their faith fits into their new reality.
In this time of grief and loss, who will they turn to for support and safety?”
Once again Ms. Garcia has agreed to come for a visit to talk with us (on Zoom this time) about the new book in the series, and the issues contained therein. The date is yet-to-be-determined, but will be far enough out to give everyone a chance to read the book first.
Since this will be the first Zoom event we’re doing outside of our regularly scheduled church service and bible studies we’d like to get some feedback on when would be the best time for this event. Please take a moment to click on the link below to share your thoughts with us.
Last, but not least, if you’d like to read the book ahead of Allison’s visit, but need help to purchase it, just email Pastor Dan at gracehappensucc@aol.com.