Roots of Division - by Curtis Chesney (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Uncertain why race still divides America, Chesney faces disturbing truths, including slavery on his ancestors' farm. He digs into the past and uncovers roots of today's racial division across several centuries of inequity in America.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Do you notice racial inequalities (in education, income, housing, incarcerations) and feel the related tensions (in politics, social media, church, friendships) and even know some of the history (supremacy, slavery, segregation) but struggle to grasp <strong>why race continues to divide America?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Curtis Chesney wrestled with that question for years. As a skeptic, he wanted concrete answers. And as a White man, he needed to face disturbing truths, including slavery on his ancestors' farm-injustice committed by Chesney men. So he dug through the parallel histories of his family and his nation, uncovering roots of today's racial division across several centuries of inequity in America. Chesney's findings forever changed his perspective on our past, deepened his understanding of our present, and clarified his hopes for our future.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Works like this and the commitment Curtis has shown in revealing uncomfortable truths is what will be needed to eliminate the inequalities in our communities." </p><p><strong>BRIAN JAMES, Police Chief of Greensboro, NC </strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Courage, personal vulnerability, and in-depth research . . . Curtis's approach is a model for all of us who seek to be a part of the solution to racial inequality." </p><p><strong>BILL HASLAM, former Governor of Tennessee </strong></p><p><br></p><p>"A timely example of why all lives matter, but the demand that "Black Lives Matter" is at the forefront today. Readers will gain an understanding of today's world." </p><p><strong>DAVID SHARP, descendant of a man enslaved by the author's family</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>"Presents historical truths that shine a light on shortcomings in the version of history most of us learned in school, and does so in deeply personal way." </p><p><strong>KEVIN JAMES, Dean of the College of Business and Economics, North Carolina A&T</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>"I've known Curtis since he was a toddler. He is, truly, one of my heroes. It takes courage to read a book like this. Be brave! You just might see what has never been clear before!" </p><p><strong>BILL GOANS, former pastor at Grace Community Church and director for Young Life</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Communicates the history of racial injustice and trauma in a manner that is effective for students to understand . . . a great supplemental resource for educators."</p><p><strong>STEPHANIE ASCHMAN SPIRES, Public School Board Chair, Fayette County, KY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>"Chesney has skillfully blended a summary of forces that have shaped our racial divide with his own family history that parallels our national struggle."</p><p><strong>BILL LYONS, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, University of Tennessee</strong></p><p><br></p><br>
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