This book is extremely powerful and important. In the age of Black Lives Matter, Shoutin' in the Fire really delves into what it means to be black in America. This book really handles the pain and struggle of daily racism and the strength of will that it takes to move forward despite all of these things. I think that this book should be read by as many people as possible.

This powerful book is real and raw, painful and beautiful. Dante Stewart uses his considerable writing skill to share his experience of running from his Black, Pentecostal upbringing into the arms of a white reformed Christianity that felt like arrival and acceptance until it came to feel like he’d abandoned the most important core of who he was. His story of fighting his way out of this predicament and forward into the man he is called to be will stay with and inspire readers. There is so much here to consider about who we are as a nation. I’m grateful to have read this book and look forward to more from this author. Thanks to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book.