In 'The Land Is Not Empty', Sarah Augustine delves into the devastating effects of the Doctrine of Discovery, a set of laws that legitimized the seizure of indigenous lands by Christian governments. The book reframes the colonization of North America and calls for dismantling this legacy to restore right relationships with God, others, and the earth. Augustine's work is a powerful call to action, highlighting the interwoven nature of our lives and choices.
In 'Living Resistance', Kaitlin B. Curtice offers a compassionate vision for a better world by exploring four realms of resistance: personal, communal, ancestral, and integral. She encourages readers to practice embodied ways of belonging and connection through everyday practices like art, presence, and remembering ancestors. The book empowers readers to seek wholeness in various spheres of influence.
In 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye', Joshua Harris argues against the conventional dating scene, suggesting it often leads to superficial relationships and emotional harm. Instead, he advocates for a 'courtship' approach that involves greater parental involvement, group dates, and a focus on purity and marriage intentions. However, Harris later apologized for the book, acknowledging its flaws and the harm it caused to many readers by instilling fear and promoting a legalistic approach to relationships.
In *Rest Is Resistance*, Tricia Hersey illuminates the troubled relationship between rest and modern society, advocating for rest as a fundamental human right and an act of resistance. The book is rooted in spiritual energy and centered in Black liberation, womanism, somatics, and Afrofuturism. Hersey uses captivating storytelling and practical advice to guide readers in imagining a future where rest is exalted. She argues that rest asserts our basic humanity and pushes back against the oppressive grip of 'grind culture,' which is fueled by capitalism and white supremacy. The book serves as a call to action, a battle cry, and a field guide for those seeking justice and liberation from exploitative systems[1][2][5].
1. How to listen to the signals our bodies give us, and other concrete strategies to hold on to being human.
2. The healing power of honoring and reconnecting with our little girl selves and with our Mother Earth.
3. How, if all else fails, we can practice presence and embodiment by talking to a house plant.
4. The traumatizing effect of purity culture, colonization, and assimilation, and how to come home to the wholeness of our core nature, desire, and wisdom.
5. Concrete, everyday acts of rebellion that help us regain what we lost, and restore us to who we really are.
About Kaitlin:
Kaitlin Curtice is an award-winning author, poet-storyteller, and public speaker. As an enrolled citizen of the Potawatomi nation, Kaitlin writes on the intersections of spirituality and identity. She is a wise and vital voice on decolonizing our bodies, faith, and families, and the freedom and peace of embodiment - finding wholeness in ourselves, our stories, and our lineage. Her new book, Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day, examines the journey of resisting the status quo by caring for ourselves, one another, and Mother Earth – and is available now. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @kaitlincurtice.
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