A review by emilyholladay
Trauma and Grace: Theology in a Ruptured World by Serene Jones

4.0

Trauma and Grace is one of those books that will stick with me as I consider how to pastor congregations filled with people experiencing trauma, and those for whom trauma now filters the lens through which they view the world. Jones's insights on the cross and the Trinity in particular have unlocked new ways of understanding how God stands with us in our trauma and where we can find grace in the midst of our brokenness. The only thing I struggled with was the format - each chapter was essentially an article (the first part being articles she had written for previous publication) one a particular topic within the framework of trauma and/or grace. As such, I felt it either lacked cohesion at times or felt repetitive. This format, however, will likely make it a more helpful book to refer back to, as I can reference individual articles within the book rather than having to search the book as a whole.