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A review by ambershelf
Before the Mango Ripens by Afabwaje Kurian
5.0
4.5/5 ALC gifted by NetGalley
A profound and insightful exploration of identity, self-determination, and Christianity. I love that the author discusses how to separate one’s faith (especially Christianity) from white saviorism and colonialism, and how to reimagine a religion that actually serves non-white believers. I think for those who think a lot about the problematic of Christianity and the harm that white missionaries in BIPOC communities caused, this story will really strike a cord.
I also appreciate how fully-realized the characters are, especially the women in the story.
The audiobook is done really well. The narrator captures the different personalities of local Nigerians and white missionaries perfectly!
A profound and insightful exploration of identity, self-determination, and Christianity. I love that the author discusses how to separate one’s faith (especially Christianity) from white saviorism and colonialism, and how to reimagine a religion that actually serves non-white believers. I think for those who think a lot about the problematic of Christianity and the harm that white missionaries in BIPOC communities caused, this story will really strike a cord.
I also appreciate how fully-realized the characters are, especially the women in the story.
The audiobook is done really well. The narrator captures the different personalities of local Nigerians and white missionaries perfectly!