The Other Side of Hope: Flipping the Script on Cynicism and Despair and Rediscovering Our Humanity

Christian Living | Danielle Strickland |Thomas Nelson Publishers

Many readers will be familiar with former Canadian Salvation Army officer Danielle Strickland. Social justice advocate, author, podcaster, international speaker, deep thinker and all-around smart woman, Danielle’s latest offering convincingly challenges the doctrine of depravity. Don’t freak out! She simply reminds us that God first called humanity good and asks us to reimagine a world where instead of shaming and hiding, we radically welcomed and wholeheartedly embraced ourselves. It’s powerful stuff for the 21st century. The first half of the book is stories (many during her officer ministry), and the second is theory. I couldn’t put this book down. (Reviewed by Jules Badger)