To the Cross and Back: An Immigrant's Journey from Faith to Reason
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (905 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1634310489 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Eleanor Cowan said "But loving and thinking should not be at odds " - Fernando Alcantar. Autobiography of a brave struggle to realize that the loss of both an absent birth father and an absent adoptive one, cannot be replaced by a third absent Father. This memoir details a journey of wishing and hoping for clear answers, to instead accepting the complex, uncertain and layered reality of adulthood. Recommend this intense, passionate read . A great book from someone who's had an interesting life RatedAwesome A great book from someone who's had an interesting life. He's very candid with personal key moments and inner thoughts.This isn't strictly about his struggle with religion. His struggle with being too "white" in Mexico and too "Mexican" in America is refreshing. His battle with homosexuality is compounded due to his struggles with religion and cultur. Elizabeth Blick said This is one of the best books I have read in a while. This is one of the best books I have read in a while. i could not put it down, I wanted to find out what was going to happen next. It is a heartfelt story of his journey to find peace and himself. I was on the edge of my seat at times; it made me laugh, it made me cry and made me feel better about the person I am. I am so lucky to actually work in th
This book is a page turner that is a must read for all those who believe or have believed in the power of God and faith." —David Tamayo, Founder, Hispanic American Freethinkers, Inc.. "Alcántar provides a very compelling and gripping personal narrative that is both a coming-of-age story and the story of a man who is transformed by the power of thought
Rather, his is a universal story—one uniquely about and for our times. . With heart-wrenching honesty, he shares stories of trauma, tragedy, prejudice, uncertainty, survival, and, ultimately, discovery. You will discover that his is not simply a Mexican story or an American story, a heterosexual's story or a homosexual's story, a Christian's story or an atheist's story. A Mexican immigrant and rising star within the Christian community abandons his faith and comes out as a gay atheist In this exceptionally moving and soul-searching memoir, Fernando Alcántar recounts his incredible journey from poor Catholic boy on the dusty streets of Mexico to globetrotting missionary and high-profile Christian leader in the United States—where he eventually left his celebrated life behind to advocate for the liberating power of reason and equality. In the process, he gives a voice to thousands who are hiding in the shadows, afraid to publicly question their religious, cultural, or sexual identity for fear of isolation and retaliation