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My Body Is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny

Disability Justice in the Church
My Body Is Not a Prayer Request by Amy Kenny

There’s a LOT of stuff to unpack about disability and Christianity. Amy Kenny, a disabled Christian, writes about this and more in My Body Is Not a Prayer Request, available now from Brazos Press. I’m excited to be giving away 5 copies (paperback or Google e-book) to disabled people in the US or Canada.

The Brazos Press cover was designed by Senior Art Director Laura Klynstra using art from Creative Market. In the middle of a yellow book cover, a wheelchair is covered in flowers and letters that read: ‘My Body is Not A Prayer Request Disability Justice in the Church by Amy Kenny.’ The flowers are an assortment of colors including pink, blue, orange, and yellow. The flowers grow in and around the wheelchair, creating a bouquet.
The Brazos Press cover was designed by Senior Art Director Laura Klynstra using art from Creative Market. In the middle of a yellow book cover, a wheelchair is covered in flowers and letters that read: ‘My Body is Not A Prayer Request Disability Justice in the Church by Amy Kenny.’ The flowers are an assortment of colors including pink, blue, orange, and yellow. The flowers grow in and around the wheelchair, creating a bouquet.

About the book

Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences.

Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ.

Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included.
A blonde, white woman wearing a burgundy shirt sits on a mobility scooter in front of a blue background with yellow flowers.
A blonde, white woman wearing a burgundy shirt sits on a mobility scooter in front of a blue background with yellow flowers.

About the author

Amy Kenny (PhD, University of Sussex) is a disabled scholar and a Shakespeare lecturer whose research focuses on medical and bodily themes in literature. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, The Mighty, The Audacity, and Sojourners. Kenny is a scribe for Freedom Road Institute for Leadership and Justice; serves on the mayor's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce in California; coordinates support for people experiencing homelessness in her neighborhood; and is currently colaunching Jubilee Homes OC, a permanent supportive housing initiative in her local community.

Details

1) Any disabled person in the US or Canada is eligible for this giveaway. You do not need to disclose any details about your disability.

If you already received a book from one of my previous giveaways, please consider letting other people have a chance.

2) The first 5 people will receive a paperback or code for a Google e-book. If you do not receive a reply that means the books have been claimed or you did not include all the required information.

3) Send an email to DisabilityVisibilityProject@gmail.com with ‘Amy Kenny Book Giveaway’ in the title of the message. Do not reply to this post!!

4) Include the following information in your message:

  • First and last name
  • Mailing address
  • Format (pick one only): paperback or e-book

Please note: I will send this information along with your email address to the publisher. They are responsible for confirming your details and sending you the book. I have no idea when they will reply so please be patient!

Published by:

Alice Wong

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