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The Crooked Places Made Straight: Reflections on the Moral Meaning of America
From Senator Reverend Raphael G. Warnock, a sermon in the public square on the issues that plague us most
Sen. Rev. Raphael G. Warnock is a transformational voice in the congress and pastor of Martin Luther King’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, and for the semiquincentennial of America, he exhorts us to reach for the highest and noblest aspects of our national character. Sen. Rev. Warnock argues that we suffer not from a paucity of resources, but a poverty of moral imagination.
His sermon on the book of Isaiah draws from ideals resonant in his own faith and all of the great faiths and other moral traditions, offering a bold vision of how to live and relate to one another in the land. A moral topography, he calls it, a geo-politics that centers love and justice, or as Dr. King would so often say, the beloved community. The Crooked Places Made Straight examines six crises at the center of American voting rights and voter suppression, gun violence, mass incarceration, the persistence of poverty, dark money in politics, and the climate emergency.
This is not a naïve faith, either. As Sen. Rev. Warnock the prophet Isaiah knows well the perils of public corruption, sophisticated legalized bribery, and a political class more interested in preserving their own power than in serving the people. He’s fed up with political leaders who were focused on their own gain at the expense of the people. “Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves,” he says.
For Sen. Rev. Warnock, democracy is the political enactment of a spiritual idea. A vote is a kind of prayer. The Crooked Places Made Straight is his inspiring vision for a more just and equitable America where communities thrive with hope and possibility and every child has a chance.
Sen. Rev. Raphael G. Warnock is a transformational voice in the congress and pastor of Martin Luther King’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, and for the semiquincentennial of America, he exhorts us to reach for the highest and noblest aspects of our national character. Sen. Rev. Warnock argues that we suffer not from a paucity of resources, but a poverty of moral imagination.
His sermon on the book of Isaiah draws from ideals resonant in his own faith and all of the great faiths and other moral traditions, offering a bold vision of how to live and relate to one another in the land. A moral topography, he calls it, a geo-politics that centers love and justice, or as Dr. King would so often say, the beloved community. The Crooked Places Made Straight examines six crises at the center of American voting rights and voter suppression, gun violence, mass incarceration, the persistence of poverty, dark money in politics, and the climate emergency.
This is not a naïve faith, either. As Sen. Rev. Warnock the prophet Isaiah knows well the perils of public corruption, sophisticated legalized bribery, and a political class more interested in preserving their own power than in serving the people. He’s fed up with political leaders who were focused on their own gain at the expense of the people. “Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves,” he says.
For Sen. Rev. Warnock, democracy is the political enactment of a spiritual idea. A vote is a kind of prayer. The Crooked Places Made Straight is his inspiring vision for a more just and equitable America where communities thrive with hope and possibility and every child has a chance.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2026
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July 5, 2026
“...a nation still reckoning with the complexity of its own self-understanding, conceived in liberty, expanded through genocide, built by slaves.”
Political non-fiction is not my normal reading choice, but when this hold came in the week America was celebrating the 250th anniversary of declaring independence, it felt right. Make no mistake, this is not unbiased journalism. Senator Warnock is clearly a Democrat and a Baptist Reverend, so there is a definite viewpoint which might be off-putting to some readers. For me though, his choice to frame this point in our country’s history through the lens of the Book of Isaiah was interesting and thought provoking.
"We all have a moral obligation to one another, and we share a tied destiny. This calls to mind Isaiah's principle of equity and the promise of a better future for us. In Isaiah's vision an equitable society is a place where we can see each other, and our shared future more clearly and fully in the preciousness of our humanity."
He tackles six issues that he thinks are most pressing to restore the promise of America and his vision for a more equitable future. And he pulls no punches in casting blame and calling out the issues we face. "I think the entire country now registers a kind of low-grade fever, a vague and inexpressible weariness brought on by the sheer trauma of the assault on our democracy. In the meantime, demagogues who trade in hate, fear, unbridled corruption and opportunism exploit our vulnerability by convincing us that we need to be afraid of each other."
I knew what I was getting into reading this book and I admire Senator Warnock a great deal, especially the idea that we have to pray with our hands and feet, and not just with our mouths - that’s a reminder that will stick with me. I do wish there had been less vitriol and political point scoring and more inspiration and practical ideas on what we can actually do.
July 17, 2026
An extremely eloquent sermonesque political manifesto by a man more wise and legitimate than this failure of a president and abomination of a man could ever be. This is an uplifting and ensouling book that breathed life into me. At times he genuinely channels Dr. King himself.
July 1, 2026
I admire Congressman Warnock and his ethical stance brought to politics, and I overwhelmingly agree with his points of view in each chapter about the state of our country. Where he lost me was the mini-stump speeches about what he had done in Congress to try to better each of these issues. I know he is fighting the good fight and making good trouble. His record is admirable.
I wish he would have focused on the issues instead of his own record of voting; however, I suppose that is the message of his book: We, the people. All of us are responsible for the state of our country, and he was putting forth what he had done as one person out of many. Personally, it interrupted the flow of the narrative, but it may not for other readers.
Overall, I find his message spot on in a world that seems adrift as of late.
I wish he would have focused on the issues instead of his own record of voting; however, I suppose that is the message of his book: We, the people. All of us are responsible for the state of our country, and he was putting forth what he had done as one person out of many. Personally, it interrupted the flow of the narrative, but it may not for other readers.
Overall, I find his message spot on in a world that seems adrift as of late.
June 24, 2026
This be my dude.
June 23, 2026
The notion of religion in politics can be make people apprehensive. Religion, after all, has been used to imprison and persecute outsiders and non-believers; to deny rights to women; and to justify the original sin of slavery.
Senator Warnock provides a counter-point to this in his book by presenting a different tradition—one in which faith serves as a moral compass to fight for freedom, protect human dignity, and serve those on the margins rather than oppress them.
What makes Crooked Places compelling is that Senator Warnock – who also serves as Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – presents faith as the foundation for moral conviction and service, not as a tool for imposing doctrine or enforcing order. Whether or not a reader shares his religious beliefs or follows any faith tradition, one cannot doubt the sincerity with which he approaches public life as an extension of a commitment to love one’s neighbor.
At a time when religion continues to be used as a tool to sow division or provide cover for abandoning those on the margins, this testimony is a breath of fresh air. Crooked Places offers the story of true faith in action. It raises the questions of what we owe one another and what faith requires of those in public office. Senator Warnock addresses those questions with a book deeply personal, historically significant, spiritually uplifting, and urgently relevant all at once
While there are a lot of reasons these days to be anxious, frustrated and angry, Crooked Places has left me feeling hopeful there are still people with courage and conviction fighting to do what’s right.
Senator Warnock provides a counter-point to this in his book by presenting a different tradition—one in which faith serves as a moral compass to fight for freedom, protect human dignity, and serve those on the margins rather than oppress them.
What makes Crooked Places compelling is that Senator Warnock – who also serves as Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – presents faith as the foundation for moral conviction and service, not as a tool for imposing doctrine or enforcing order. Whether or not a reader shares his religious beliefs or follows any faith tradition, one cannot doubt the sincerity with which he approaches public life as an extension of a commitment to love one’s neighbor.
At a time when religion continues to be used as a tool to sow division or provide cover for abandoning those on the margins, this testimony is a breath of fresh air. Crooked Places offers the story of true faith in action. It raises the questions of what we owe one another and what faith requires of those in public office. Senator Warnock addresses those questions with a book deeply personal, historically significant, spiritually uplifting, and urgently relevant all at once
While there are a lot of reasons these days to be anxious, frustrated and angry, Crooked Places has left me feeling hopeful there are still people with courage and conviction fighting to do what’s right.
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September 8, 2026a work of powerful and persuasive urgency and caring ministry from US Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock, the landmark first African-American senator from Georgia and pastor of Ebenezer Church, Martin Luther King's church. In this work, he is concerned with systemic justice: the resumption of food aid and Head Start educational programs for children; voter disenfranchisement and redistricting; voter disempowerment with the disposal of strictures on corporate spending on electioneering; mass incarceration; Big Pharma and excessive costs of lifesaving medicine; gun shootings in schools; environmental pollution. As the Senator and Reverend eloquently says throughout the book, it's important to be concerned with systemic justice and if one prays, pray with hands and feet- act. Thank you for this great impassioned book, Reverend.
August 8, 2026
An extremely eloquent book that left me with hope. He shows us through the Book of Isaiah that though we are in a low place as a country we have the power and tools to get through it and where, ultimately we can end up. And also to never give up. I chose the audio version narrated by the author. His soothing tone and his past experiences and outcomes were comforting and uplifting. This isn’t your normal non-fiction political book and I highly recommend it.
September 4, 2026
I came to this book because I was interested in the way Raphael Warnock’s faith shapes and motivates his politics. Those were my favorite parts. The rest read like a resume. I haven’t read a lot of politician’s books, so maybe that’s just how these go.
June 21, 2026
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July 27, 2026
Beyond thankful for this book and for this brilliant and kind leader! A short book that packs a punch!!
August 1, 2026
As with Cory Booker’s Stand, this book is another call to those of us who care about our children and our planet and fairness to keep working for those who need help and to continue to have faith in the good of humanity when there are days that show us so much selfishness and greed. Thank you both for your kindness, vision, leadership, bravery, faith, and hope.
September 16, 2026
4.25/5
Tied history and politics together nicely with deference to lessons from the Book of Isaiah. Listened to the audiobook, which is thankfully narrated by the author.
Tied history and politics together nicely with deference to lessons from the Book of Isaiah. Listened to the audiobook, which is thankfully narrated by the author.
August 5, 2026
The Reverend/Senator Warnock uses the old testament verses from Isaiah for the premise of his book
"Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight , and the rough places smooth; And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." Isaiah 40 : 4-5 NKJV
At a time in our country's history when there is so much division and diversion, Raphael's words are much like the "Balm of Gilead".
This "short" book soothed my soul and centered my thoughts.
"Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight , and the rough places smooth; And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." Isaiah 40 : 4-5 NKJV
At a time in our country's history when there is so much division and diversion, Raphael's words are much like the "Balm of Gilead".
This "short" book soothed my soul and centered my thoughts.
August 21, 2026
A Moral Compass for America’s Future
The Crooked Places Made Straight is one of the best books I’ve read in recent years — a work of moral clarity, prophetic courage, and deep love for people and for this fragile, beautiful country. Warnock doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: poverty, America’s long history of bigotry toward BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA people, women, immigrants, and all who have been marginalized, oppressed, or exploited. He names greed, guns, ecological collapse, and the soul‑sickness of empire with honesty and pastoral steadiness.
What makes this book extraordinary is the way Warnock weaves all of these realities together — the intersectionality of injustice, the dream and potential of America, the ecological emergency, the moral meaning of democracy — and frames them through Isaiah’s vision and the cathedral metaphor. He shows that every social issue is connected, and that the future depends on communities willing to say NO to injustice and YES to a more humane, hopeful way of living together.
Warnock’s voice throughout the book is both prophetic and deeply grounded in leadership. He speaks with the moral imagination of the civil‑rights tradition and the pastoral tenderness of someone who has walked with people through suffering and hope. His vision is not naïve — it is hard‑won, honest, and rooted in the belief that America can still flourish into the 21st century and beyond if we choose justice, compassion, and courage.
What stayed with me most is the hopeful vision running through every chapter. Even in the face of ecological crisis, political division, and generational fatigue, Warnock insists that hope is not sentiment — it is moral resistance. It is the refusal to give up on one another. It is the belief that the crooked places can still be made straight.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has hope, faith, or love in their hearts — advocates, activists, pastors, justice‑seekers, and anyone who truly loves America and wants its people to flourish. This is a book for those who believe that our nation’s future is worth fighting for, and that the work of justice is both possible and necessary.
Warnock has given us a gift — a moral compass for the times we’re living in, and a reminder that the work of building a just America is sacred, collective, and still unfolding.
The Crooked Places Made Straight is one of the best books I’ve read in recent years — a work of moral clarity, prophetic courage, and deep love for people and for this fragile, beautiful country. Warnock doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: poverty, America’s long history of bigotry toward BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA people, women, immigrants, and all who have been marginalized, oppressed, or exploited. He names greed, guns, ecological collapse, and the soul‑sickness of empire with honesty and pastoral steadiness.
What makes this book extraordinary is the way Warnock weaves all of these realities together — the intersectionality of injustice, the dream and potential of America, the ecological emergency, the moral meaning of democracy — and frames them through Isaiah’s vision and the cathedral metaphor. He shows that every social issue is connected, and that the future depends on communities willing to say NO to injustice and YES to a more humane, hopeful way of living together.
Warnock’s voice throughout the book is both prophetic and deeply grounded in leadership. He speaks with the moral imagination of the civil‑rights tradition and the pastoral tenderness of someone who has walked with people through suffering and hope. His vision is not naïve — it is hard‑won, honest, and rooted in the belief that America can still flourish into the 21st century and beyond if we choose justice, compassion, and courage.
What stayed with me most is the hopeful vision running through every chapter. Even in the face of ecological crisis, political division, and generational fatigue, Warnock insists that hope is not sentiment — it is moral resistance. It is the refusal to give up on one another. It is the belief that the crooked places can still be made straight.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who has hope, faith, or love in their hearts — advocates, activists, pastors, justice‑seekers, and anyone who truly loves America and wants its people to flourish. This is a book for those who believe that our nation’s future is worth fighting for, and that the work of justice is both possible and necessary.
Warnock has given us a gift — a moral compass for the times we’re living in, and a reminder that the work of building a just America is sacred, collective, and still unfolding.
July 31, 2026
Excellent book. Raphael Warnock is the author and I listened to him read his own book on audiobooks. That was wonderful.
This is a short read with only 6 chapters, plus an introduction that could be considered another chapter and definitely read. Each chapter focuses on a different subject: campaign finances, poverty/wealth and the growing gap, environmental issues, gun violence, etc. A chapter on mass incarceration probably made me think the most. It’s not about letting people that committed crimes free from jail, but those with other circumstances be dealt with in other ways. I would only read one chapter a day because each chapter that I listen to gave me many points to ponder and questions to contemplate. I’d find myself during the day just having a thought or question pop in my head from what I read earlier. I needed that time to digest what I had heard.
Rafael Warnock presented himself from the beginning as a reverend/pastor, as well as a US senator and a civil rights activist. All of those roles were present in his writings for each chapter. He heavily relied on the Old Testament book of Isaiah in many of the chapters he wrote. There were other biblical verses from all over the Bible, but he kept focused on the theme of Isaiah. This was not a religious or pushing a Christian ideology at all, but just comparing what’s going on in our world today with things that were occurring thousands of years ago. It was an interesting connection. I highly recommend this book.
This is a short read with only 6 chapters, plus an introduction that could be considered another chapter and definitely read. Each chapter focuses on a different subject: campaign finances, poverty/wealth and the growing gap, environmental issues, gun violence, etc. A chapter on mass incarceration probably made me think the most. It’s not about letting people that committed crimes free from jail, but those with other circumstances be dealt with in other ways. I would only read one chapter a day because each chapter that I listen to gave me many points to ponder and questions to contemplate. I’d find myself during the day just having a thought or question pop in my head from what I read earlier. I needed that time to digest what I had heard.
Rafael Warnock presented himself from the beginning as a reverend/pastor, as well as a US senator and a civil rights activist. All of those roles were present in his writings for each chapter. He heavily relied on the Old Testament book of Isaiah in many of the chapters he wrote. There were other biblical verses from all over the Bible, but he kept focused on the theme of Isaiah. This was not a religious or pushing a Christian ideology at all, but just comparing what’s going on in our world today with things that were occurring thousands of years ago. It was an interesting connection. I highly recommend this book.
August 15, 2026
I am of course familiar with Senator Warnock and was excited to see his new book. I know there's been speculation (or a push) for him to run for president and while I did not view this book in that way I can see why. Unlike other types of political books this is not a memoir but rather also words from a Reverend on what is plaguing the country and how we might find our way out of it.
Warnock looks at six issues that he feels are some of the highest priority: voting/voter suppression, gun violence, mass incarceration, poverty, money in politics, and climate change. He weaves commentary, faith, news, and other moral traditions for how these issues are affecting us, why and how we get out of it.
I like him and understood the why of this book but this was very much not for me. Religion does not interest me much and religion in politics is something I do not like at all. This is not a criticism of Warnock (as there are many others of any political affiliation who are much worse about this!) but this made it kind of tough to get through. Will it change your mind about anything? I doubt it--this is the type of book for people who are looking for answers or at leaders who might guide our way out of this.
But if you are interested in him at all, want to know what he has to say, etc. this might be a good read. I'd also recommend his memoir as well.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me.
Warnock looks at six issues that he feels are some of the highest priority: voting/voter suppression, gun violence, mass incarceration, poverty, money in politics, and climate change. He weaves commentary, faith, news, and other moral traditions for how these issues are affecting us, why and how we get out of it.
I like him and understood the why of this book but this was very much not for me. Religion does not interest me much and religion in politics is something I do not like at all. This is not a criticism of Warnock (as there are many others of any political affiliation who are much worse about this!) but this made it kind of tough to get through. Will it change your mind about anything? I doubt it--this is the type of book for people who are looking for answers or at leaders who might guide our way out of this.
But if you are interested in him at all, want to know what he has to say, etc. this might be a good read. I'd also recommend his memoir as well.
Borrowed from the library and that was best for me.
August 31, 2026
Direct. Pure. Uplifting. Senator Reverend Warnock (a pastor who serves in the Senate) writes in tones that are as comforting as they are candid, as hopeful as they are honest. Using the Book of Isaiah as a guide, Warnock walks us through voting rights and voter suppression, mass incarceration, gun violence, the persistence of poverty, the presence of dark money in politics, and the climate emergency: six crises of American life that have brought our nation to a moral crossroads, each easily the subject of a sermon in itself. As Warnock writes, Isaiah has been here: he gets it. "Your princes are rebels and companions of thieves," he says. (Isaiah 1:23). Like Isaiah, Warnock gets it: he's been here, too, and shares some of those personal experiences. This "sermon in the public square" on the issues plaguing us the most is a call to the reader - to each of us - to aim high and nobly in determining our national character, seeing past the "dark and uncertain times" the world is currently in, and envisioning it as it could be. Warnock is eloquent, as a writer and as a speaker, and his message of hope, grounded in unsettling reality, is balm for the soul, as soothing as a chanting of the Salve Regina. So well done!
August 31, 2026
“The work is not easy. It is often messy, laborious, loud. And achieving the greatness that is possible takes a long time. But the grand cathedral that we call America is worth our best efforts. So we keep building.”
This was such an easy read. My father gave it to me for my birthday because he and I have become Warnock fans over the fast few years, and it sat on my shelf for a month or two. Once I picked it up, I had a hard time putting it down.
Warnock has an ability to use his religious background as framework work his political beliefs and character without making this a book about/promoting Christianity. I’m not religious at all. Never have been. That said, I loved how he walked us through some of today’s biggest challenges, gave real political theories and solutions and then mentioned a passage or religious figure that may have inspired/influenced his opinion.
America is a scary place at the moment. I think/hope that Warnock is part of the next generation that will help us pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off.
“When you pray, move your feet.”
This was such an easy read. My father gave it to me for my birthday because he and I have become Warnock fans over the fast few years, and it sat on my shelf for a month or two. Once I picked it up, I had a hard time putting it down.
Warnock has an ability to use his religious background as framework work his political beliefs and character without making this a book about/promoting Christianity. I’m not religious at all. Never have been. That said, I loved how he walked us through some of today’s biggest challenges, gave real political theories and solutions and then mentioned a passage or religious figure that may have inspired/influenced his opinion.
America is a scary place at the moment. I think/hope that Warnock is part of the next generation that will help us pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off.
“When you pray, move your feet.”
August 23, 2026
“Healing the country will be a monumental work. I suspect we are all traumatized in ways that we may not fully appreciate.”
3.75 stars. Senator Warnock is MY Senator, and I’m grateful to have him as my representative in that chamber. That said, political books aren’t written because there is something necessarily new and interesting to say. Their purpose is to lay out a vision, make a case, and be a handy excuse to make the media interview rounds.
This short, very accessible read highlights six specific issues important to Warnock, drawing parallels throughout to the Biblical book of Isaiah. It’s a well-done summary of history highlights and the current state of things, and a nice bringing together of his roles as Senator and Pastor, laying out how his Christian faith affirms the stances he takes. Sadly those who most need these perspectives will refuse to read it. I listened to the audio which is read by the author.
3.75 stars. Senator Warnock is MY Senator, and I’m grateful to have him as my representative in that chamber. That said, political books aren’t written because there is something necessarily new and interesting to say. Their purpose is to lay out a vision, make a case, and be a handy excuse to make the media interview rounds.
This short, very accessible read highlights six specific issues important to Warnock, drawing parallels throughout to the Biblical book of Isaiah. It’s a well-done summary of history highlights and the current state of things, and a nice bringing together of his roles as Senator and Pastor, laying out how his Christian faith affirms the stances he takes. Sadly those who most need these perspectives will refuse to read it. I listened to the audio which is read by the author.
July 18, 2026
Senator Warnock (D-GA) shares his Christian vision for a better America, where "the crooked places are made straight." In my case, he's preaching to the choir. Like him, I desire a country that doesn't let the powerful crush the weak, and, like him, my desires are deeply shaped by my Christian faith. What I don't know is how this book will come across to the everyday Republican voter who is genuinely open but may be immersed in a different information environment. Warnock is sharply critical of Trump and Republicans (and sometimes Democrats too), though he does note common ground at times. (Indeed, if you remove partisan cues, most Americans can find a lot of common ground on policy issues.) I appreciate that he recognizes many of his political opponents as his Christian brothers, even if he doesn't understand their ethics.
July 18, 2026
Serendipitously, my library waitlist had this book ready right after finishing JD Vance's new book. The two had a surprisingly similar message: People are searching for safety and meaning in their lives and government can provide the answer. Raphael Warnock comes at these political problems through the lens of his vocation as a pastor; JD comes at faith from a political lens. Needless to say the former is wildly more logical. Raphael champions positions I have long thought the political right should take up: environmental protections, finding those who have fallen through the cracks and helping them to name a few. While it would have been entertaining to learn more about his personal life, this call to arms is moving.
July 18, 2026
Warnock is a senator & a pastor. He looks at our nation through the lens of the book of Isaiah. Excellent ideas about poverty, mass incarceration, housing, caring for the earth, gun violence & more. He likens our democracy to a cathedral. It takes decades or more to build a cathedral. Our democracy is a grand cathedral still being completed. The main theme is Isaiah 40:4-5. Lok it up. Excellent lens. And asks the question over & over. Is what we're doing caring for the children - all of them.
August 22, 2026
Senator Warnock expresses very well the approach that all of our representatives should take. They are servants of the people -- not just the people who voted for them, but all of the people. He also sets forth the critical issues that America faces today and then provides a faith based approach to addressing them. America needs more leaders like Senator Warnock. Our leaders get their direction and power from We The People, not from those who contribute the biggest campaign chests. God bless, Senator Warnock!
August 31, 2026
Sign me up! Yes I know it's all politics and has to be taken with a grain of salt, but I liked pretty much everything that Rev. Warnock had to say. He's a good man who cares. He wants solutions, not confrontation. He wants to protect voting rights and democratic institutions. He wants to help the poor. I liked his focus on "gun safety" rather than "gun control." He's willing to work constructively with people who disagree with him to find common ground and get things done. I'd vote for him. I wish that we had more people like him in Washington.
July 8, 2026
This is a welcome book by a politician rooted in his faith. As a conservative Christian who feels like a person without a political home, his sentiments rooted in the book of Isaiah are compelling. He focuses on issues and gives tangible examples as well which I felt was honest.
I don’t agree with many of his policy conclusions, but I think it’s good to read people who have a different point of view than me.
I gained good perspective and a healthy respect for the author.
I don’t agree with many of his policy conclusions, but I think it’s good to read people who have a different point of view than me.
I gained good perspective and a healthy respect for the author.
September 2, 2026
An easy to follow take on the modern world from a liberal Christian lense. Rev. Warnock is an electric speaker, and his writing is a refreshing reminder that religion is not always the conservative and hateful weapon we have come to know it as today, but rather something benevolent. Rev. Warnock shares his takes on how to create a more equitable and equal society, while also maintaining the American ideals of freedom. Great read.
September 22, 2026
A thought-provoking and interesting insight into the current American political age through the lens of Isaiah and liberation theology. At its best, it is an inspiring call to social justice and political reform through the lens of the prophets. At its worst, it is biblical proof texting for an anti-Trump agenda. There are aspects of both of these, but at the center, I see a pastor and politician who believes in his cause and is sincerely trying to achieve it.
July 11, 2026
Senator Raphael Warnock from Georgia holds office while holding the position as pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. In this short book of essays,Reverend Warnock speaks both of problems and solutions for such societal issues as poverty, incarceration, gun violence, and tge environment. As a man of faith, he emphasizes that faith in his writings.
July 26, 2026
Wonderful hearing Raphael Wornock narrate. I liked the connection to a specific passage of scripture as a guide to life as well. The themes were somewhat obvious to me. The way to “smooth the crooked parts” a bit less so in reality vs just theory. I think more a 3.5; but worth a read if this type of book appeals to you.
August 23, 2026
It's not like I catapulted Raphael Warnock to the top of my 2028 list based on this book, but after Gavin Newsom's and Josh Shapiro's books made me dislike them as candidates, Warnock's puts him firmly in the "Interested, would like to hear more" category. A good marrying of political priorities with a fun, entirely appropriate and on-brand framing device.
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