Messengers: Portraits of African American Ministers, Evangelists, Gospel Singers, and Other Messengers of the Word
by David Ritz; Photographs by Nicola Goode
Published by Doubleday
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
David Ritz and Nicola Goode have given the world a memorable, moving and beautiful book in Messengers. Ritz brings together the stories and words of God's messengers from all walks of life--preachers, musicians, singers, teachers, the well-known and those known only to the people they serve. Goode's vivid photographs breathe life into the messengers' stories.
Messengers is filled with stunning black and white photographs that capture the heart and soul of the subject. Accompanying the photographs is the individual's powerful and inspirational stories. And they are stories that will enlighten, empower and warm your heart.
What is unusual about Messengers is the journey of author David Ritz. He tells his own story of becoming a Christian in such a powerful way that my eyes filled with tears and my heart was filled with joy.
Messengers is in the tradition of one of my favorite books-- Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats. See our Armchair Interviews review under non-fiction.
Armchair Interviews says: Messengers is stunning and is highly recommended for Christians, no matter your race or denomination. It is a celebration of faith and the beauty of God's love.