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Grace Matters: A Memoir of Faith, Friendship, and Hope in the Heart of the South

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This is simply a beautiful and well-written story of friendship. The vulnerability, honesty and humility in the stories make it a remarkable and inspirational work. May the story of Chris and Spencer inspire us tear down the walls that divide us and march forward as more whole people, learning to love with a steady dose of grace.

This is one of the best books I've read because it is so real. Chris Rice shares unvarnished stories about his friendships with others in the community of white and black in Jackson who sought to minister together to others and live out what it means to be the body of Christ. The stories of the difficulties they encountered are helpful because they teach us about life and its hard things, our own hearts and their need for change, and spiritual wisdom and practices such as communicating, reflection, celebration, grieving. The book encouraged me to be more honest with friends and to seek a more mature life. I highly recommend it.

This books keeps your attention just to see what happens with the bold project. You get to know the personalities fo the book too and that helps to keep you there - rooting for them.