The Power of Proximity
Moving Beyond Awareness to Action
by Michelle Ferrigno Warren
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Pub Date Jul 25 2017 | Archive Date Aug 07 2017
InterVarsity Press | IVP Books
Description
It's important to learn about the world's inequities and to be a voice for the voiceless any way we can. In an age of hashtag and armchair activism, merely raising awareness
about injustice is not enough.
In The Power of Proximity Michelle Warren explains how proximity changes our perspective, compels our response, and keeps us
committed to the journey of pursuing justice for all. When we build relationships where we live, we discover the complexities
of standing with the vulnerable and the commitment needed for long-term
change.
Advance Praise
"I'm grateful that Michelle has shared her struggles, her convictions, and her wisdom in The Power of Proximity. My prayer to God is that he will use this book to help us overcome our own fears and insecurities—to express our faith in Jesus Christ by walking in close proximity to the poor as an expression of our love for him."
—from the foreword by Noel Castellanos, president, CCDA
"Michelle Warren is a remarkable woman who, along with her husband and family, has lived among the poor for over two decades. They have learned so much from the people around them. Michelle weaves her story in touching and heartfelt ways that teach us all about the importance of proximity. I highly recommend The Power of Proximity."
—Wayne "Coach" Gordon, pastor, Lawndale Community Church, president emeritus, Christian Community Development Association
"The great Holocaust writer and survivor Elie Wiesel says that we are most universal when we are most particular. Michelle Warren takes us through her individual and particular journey in a way that powerfully reveals the core of the call to all of us, wherever we come from, to love mercy and do justice. A wonderful book for young Christians—and for all Christians who have begun to authentically wrestle with the demands of whole-gospel discipleship. Wise, funny, and well written. Read it!"
—Alexia Salvatierra, coauthor of Faith-Rooted Organizing
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830843909 |
| PRICE | $16.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Edmond S, Reviewer
In Power of Proximity, Michelle Ferrigno Warren invites young Christians passionate about social justice to consider incarnational mission. “Being proximate is necessary to engage brokenness because it transforms our lens.” In this semi-autobiographical work, Michelle Ferrigno Warren convincingly shows how proximate living with the poor helped her theology. But the glaring weakness of Power of Proximity, is it dangerously assumes proximity to the marginalized equates to understanding their experiences - it doesn't. However, this book is a must read for young people passionate about marginalized communities.
Laura S, Reviewer
The author presented the issues of the poverty stricken in America with the voice of experience. Her honest struggle to communicate love by living in community with people who are marginalized economically has given her much to say about current issues of inequality in the U.S. I appreciated hearing her opinions as they are formed by authentic action and in genuine relationship with the community for which she advocates.
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