We hear a lot about refugees in the news, but how many of us really
know their stories?
The Bridges We Will Build, follows four women of various countries of
origin and drastically different life experiences, refugees and
Americans, as they come together at The Unity School, a charter school
for refugee and American children. Here, they rediscover the hope and
inspiration that seemed lost to them before. But when one of them is
killed in a violent hate crime, their new-found hope for the future is
tested. The Bridges We Will Build provides a vision of the possibility
of true solidarity. It compels us to believe that communities can
transcend socially constructed barriers towards a recognition of our
common humanity.
"The Bridges We Will Build reminds us of the ways women negotiate the
inter-sections of their lives. It is accessible even as it crosses into
important complications in the lives of its main characters. Enjoy!"
--Dr. amina wadud, American Muslim theologian, Professor Emeritus of
Islamic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University
"Renfro creates characters that bring the reader closer to becoming
compassionate and understanding of refugees struggling to assimilate
into a new culture. This story is a reminder that we have the power to
end this hatred and that power resides in our actions to confront racism
and injustice themselves." --Matilde Simas, Founder of Capture Humanity,
Visual Journalist
"The Bridges We Will Build is an insightful, well-written book about
finding friendship in a world of conflict, misunderstanding,
displacement and intolerance. This book renewed my faith that love and
human connection can overcome even the most destructive forms of trauma
and prejudice." --Christopher White, Professor of Religion, Vassar
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