Dr. Sweet engages the reader to think about what Jesus means when he says to 'Follow Me.' Through use of practical applications, imaginative metaphors, and biblical exposition, Dr. Sweet and the reader explore what it truly means to follow Jesus. 

Howard Thurman was (and is) a significant figure in American civil rights and theology/spirituality. In this book, he pushes us to look at God's work in our lives today. This work challenges individual and social isolation and reminds us of Jesus' advocacy for love of self and others.

Dr. Barber engages us to think about the myths around poverty in our society and where we can go from there to reconstruct american democracy to serve all americans.