Dreams Do Come True!

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Queering the American Dream by Angela Yarber is an exciting, funny, heartwarming book full of stories of strong, fierce women who helped inspire Angela and her family as they lived their dream.

One of the things that I enjoyed the most about this book was how down to earth and real it was. Angela's stories of the trials and tribulations of crossing the country, camping in a tiny trailer in the wilds of the US with a toddler and dealing with family issues back home left me laughing, crying, and eager to read more.

Intertwined with the adventures that Angela and her wife met head on, are the stories of "Subversive Sister Saints," one of which hangs proudly in my living room reminding me daily that I can be fierce, strong, courageous as well as soft, kind, and gentle. 

Subversive Sister Saints are the growing collection of paintings created by Angela, an ordained minister, in order to process the pain and hurt of being an openly lesbian clergy. While on the outside, it looked like she was accepted by her congregation, the insidious undercurrents of prejudice and rejection lay just under the surface. 

One of the things I realized as I got halfway through the book is that this is a great read for anyone. The lessons, the stories, the histories of Subversive Sister Saints are universal in their appeal and power to inspire, educate and encourage.

I, for one, want to thank my sister minister/teacher/writer/creator for the opportunity to read her book and share it with all of you. I HIGHLY recommend it as a great summer read that will have you dreaming of adventures of your own.

About the Author:

Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber is an award-winning author of eight books and a
highly sought public speaker. She is the Founder of Tehom Center Publishing, an imprint publishing feminist and queer authors, with a commitment to elevate BIPOC writers. With a Ph.D. in Art and Religion and over a decade serving as a Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, five of her books were listed in QSpirit’s Top LGBTQ Religion Books. Her work has been featured in Forbes, HuffPo, Ms. Magazine, Tiny House Nation, and more at https://angelayarber.org .

You can find her online at: 
www.angelayarber.org 
www.tehomcenter.org 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.yarber 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tehomcenter 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tehomcenter
   

 














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