First published 2021
Rachel Held Evans tackles the complexities of Christian faith through personal experience and theological inquiry. She examines the gap between Church teachings and lived reality, questioning inherited religious narratives while wrestling with grace and divine love. Evans addresses readers who struggle with doubt, those wounded by religious institutions, and seekers pursuing spiritual authenticity. Her approach combines memoir with theology, offering candid reflections on becoming and belonging within faith communities. The book speaks directly to dreamers and doubters alike, exploring what it means to pursue wholehearted belief amid uncertainty. Evans provides guidance for those who cannot abandon the Jesus story despite Church-inflicted pain, creating space for honest spiritual questioning and growth.
Genres: christian, religion, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dreamers-and-doubters, honest-spiritual-questioning
196 pages · Hardcover · HarperOne
Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness