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Amy Kenny shows so much passion and is truly inspiring. Brings up a lot of good points about where we are falling short in the church in regards to the disabled.

She’s on the audible train 🎧 my long commutes to Liverpool need to count for something 😛

I suppose this is my bias as an able-bodied person? but I really don't think it is ableism to pray for and wish someone did not have to face the challenge of a disability in their life. And I think the fact that Christ does heal many people physically does demonstrate that disability is a form of brokenness. His point was that it isn't due to sin, so we shouldn't ostracize the disabled.

I think this book will be a struggle for me. Right off the bat the book is angry and aggressive. And while I understand that given the author's frustration due to her personal experiences, it isn't likely to win people over to her perspective. She also assumes a lot of bad things about people who are trying to do good and be faithful. Praying for healing for someone doesn't imply that you think you own their body.