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BOOK INDEX |
Clarence Abernathy, an Oregon columnist and suburban
middle-class black, is dragged into a world of inner-city
gangs, drugs, violence and racial conflict. Clarence's anger
at injustices he cannot control pulls him onto turf that
becomes more dangerous by the moment. Encouraged by fellow
columnist Jake Woods, Clarence forges an unlikely partnership
with Ollie Chandler, a white homicide detective. As the case
unfolds questions of racial prejudice and misunderstanding
rise to the surface. As unseen eyes watch from above, the
urban terror that has robbed Clarence of loved ones and
uprooted his faith in God now threatens to unleash its deadly
violence on him.
In the footsteps of his best-selling novel Deadline, author
Randy Alcorn tells an exciting story filled with drama. The
characters are so real you'll never forget them. In America's
racially charged atmosphere, this story offers profound
insight concerning our perceptions and conflicts, and points
clearly toward the only true hope for racial reconciliation.
As you become immersed in its riveting story, Dominion will
make you laugh, cry and think. |
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Note from the Author |
Dominion is the product of two years of extensive
research and writing. When I was asked by Christian
Book Distributers to explain why I wrote this book,
I said, "Jesus told parables, because truths
we miss or resist in nonfiction penetrate us when
they emerge from a story. As I researched this novel,
I heard many powerful stories from professional football
superstars, inner-city pastors, gang members, homicide
detectives and countless others. As I wove together
Dominion's story-line, I asked God to make
it an engaging mystery with an eternal impact. Researching
and writing this book changed my life. I hope and
pray that reading it changes yours."
Question about Dominion: In your book Dominion
you seem to be able to clearly depict the black point
of view, but you are white. How did you accomplish
this? I spent a lot of time with black men and
women in the background research for Dominion,
relying heavily on their personal accounts and paying
particular attention to the recurring stories-e.g.
nearly every black man would independently tell me
stories about elevators, stop lights, being followed
by mall security and so on. So I integrated such stories
into the book. I also read a large number, at least
sixty, books by and about African Americans. I asked
God to give me insight, as it was way beyond me as
a suburban white to write with a black viewpoint character.
Very difficult, but very rewarding-hope I never forget
what I learned. |
- More than Equals, Spencer
Perkins & Chris Rice
- Breaking Down Walls, Washington
& Kehrein
- Resurrecting Hope,
John Perkins
- Real Hope in Chicago,
Gordon
- Free at Last?,
Ellis
- Black Man's Religion, Usry
& Keener
- He's My Brother,
Perkins & Tarrants
- *Let's Get to Know Each Other,
Dr. Tony Evans: (Can be purchased from The Urban
Alternative, PO Box 4000, Dallas TX 75208)
* This book also includes information on the genealogy of
Jesus.
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I just got a copy of your book Dominion. I have to admit that when I read the cover, I thought..."Who is this white man who thinks he can write from a black perspective?" You see, I am a black woman. And, as a black woman who could never explain to my white friends what we mean by equality, I thought your book would be a condescending disappointment. But the Spirit of the Lord kept urging me to buy the book. I have to say that you did a most excellent job of treating the story about as even handed as someone who is not black could do. - L. W. |
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