| Descript |
xi, 220 pages ; 22 cm |
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Scott, Tim, 1965- -- Friends and associates.
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Gowdy, Trey, 1964- -- Friends and associates.
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Scott, Tim, 1965- -- Religion.
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Gowdy, Trey, 1964- -- Religion.
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Legislators -- Religious life -- United States.
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South Carolina -- Politics and government -- 1951-
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South Carolina -- Race relations.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2009-2017.
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Christianity and politics -- United States.
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200). |
| Summary |
In a divided country desperate for unity, two sons of South Carolina show how different races, life experiences, and pathways can lead to a deep friendship--even in a state that was rocked to its core by the 2015 Charleston church shooting. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- "Welcome to Congress" : friendship begins with trust -- Tested by success : the call to the Senate -- "There's been a shooting in Charleston" : a killer, a race war, and a Senator's best friend -- Like the friends of Job : a tough assignment and a Congressman's best friend -- What we have in common : building a friendship to last -- Establish credibility : creating and environment where trust can grow -- A black Senator's perspective on law enforcement : a balanced view -- A white former prosecutor's perspective on law enforcement : to pursue the truth -- The power of a positive influence : the impact of a Sunday school teacher and a businessman -- Let's talk about solutions : where we go from there -- Epilogue: Hope is the agent of change. |
| ISBN |
9781496430410 |
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1496430417 |
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