This is powerful, thought provoking book looking at the issues of race in america. Kirsten vaughn watson im so proud of our journey and though we are once again in transition im excited for our future. Getting real about raceand getting free from the fears and frustrations that divide us, with tyndale house publishers. Getting free from the fears and frustrations that divide us. On november 17, 2015, watson released a book, under our skin. That post went viral and watson later turned it into an excellent book, under our skin. Benjamin watsons under our skin boldly addresses race. But there he was this week in midtown manhattan, accompanied by his wife, kirsten, and their 3monthold daughterthe youngest of their five childrento start his book tour for under our skin. Benjamin watson was drafted in the first round of the 2004 nfl draft by the new england patriots.
If we invest energy in understanding others, we will improve our own lives. For so many people, the racial divide is an argument, a political position, a debate on tv. Getting real about raceand getting free from the fears and frustrations that divide us. He is telling us that true beauty comes from the inner part of us our hearts. Nov 20, 2015 but there he was this week in midtown manhattan, accompanied by his wife, kirsten, and their 3monthold daughterthe youngest of their five childrento start his book tour for under our skin.
Get the audiobook download of under our skin by benjamin watson for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. In his first book, under our skin, benjamin watson does a superb job of exposing the many racial stereotypes that exist on all sides, and he helps people to understand that we are all human beings created by god and intended for great things. Watson posted a series of thoughts on his facebook page after the grand jury decision in the ferguson case. Based on benjamin watsons groundbreaking book, under our skin, the under our skin group conversation guide leads you on a fourweek journey to honest conversation about race, bias, and justice in our nation. I am honored to recommend my friend benjamin watsonsfirst book, under our skin. Saints te ben watson goes deep with new book on race in u. Benjamin watson s under our skin boldly addresses race, religion in america sporting news.
It is an excellent book for anyone to read to better understand the different perspectives that are wrapped up in the racial discussion, but i would say its doubly so for hr and business leaders that need to be working continuously to. Tony dungy, super bowl winning head coach and new york times bestselling author in his first book, under our skin, benjamin watson does a superb job of exposing the many racial stereotypes that exist on all sides, and he helps people to understand that we are all human beings created by god and intended for great things. Mark richt head football coach, university of georgia i am honored to recommend my friend benjamin watsons first book, under our skin. In 2017, watson released his second book, the new dads playbook, a guide for fathers. Under our skin group conversation guide based on benjamin watsons groundbreaking book, under our skin, the under our skin group conversation guide leads you on a fourweek journey to honest conversation about race, bias, and justice in our nation.
Nov 16, 2015 this feature is not available right now. Getting real about race and getting free from the fears and frustrations that divide us. What was the motivation behind writing your book under our skin. Benjamin watson is a tight end for the baltimore ravens, author, and speaker, and a widely read and followed commentator on social media. This book is needed especially with the racial divide going on today. Nfl star benjamin watson said at the billy graham library on saturday that the solution for racial reconciliation can be found in one book. Today i am celebrating years since marrying the one who has been good to me, good for me and good with me. Its called under our skin and its an expansion on my facebook post i wrote last year on ferguson, talking about race. Super bowlwinning head coach and under our skin book. Saints tight end ben watson writes book on racial issues.
May 10, 2016 under our skin, benjamin watson with ken petersen. Watson shines a light on the true problem with racism. So when our godgiven differences make us think we are somehow better than others, we must reevaluate the foolishness of our thinking. In the aftermath of the events in ferguson, benjamin watson decided to write a facebook post that put to words the range of emotions that he felt. I wrote about the many emotions i was feeling as i witnessed the events and reactions unfold. Nfl star benjamin watson says the bible has solution for.
But the subject of his first wasnt what he thought it might be. Expect to be challenged as watson shares his personal family history and own experience about why there is racial division as well as his hope for how we might make a. One more is devoted to spreading the love and hope of christ to one more soul by meeting real needs, promoting education and providing enrichment opportunities through charitable initiatives and. In chapter 1, isserley never picked up a hitchhiker the first time she passed him on the road. Under our skin share book recommendations with your friends. Under our skin benjamin watson discusses race in america. In his first book, under our skin benjamin watson does a superb job of exposing the many racial stereotypes that exist on all sides, and he helps people to understand that we are all human beings created by god and intended for great things. Outspoken nfl star benjamin watson takes on race and religion. Watsons book, under our skin, is an indepth expansion of the facebook post he wrote last november to express his feelings. As a result of the viral response, he wrote this book to expand on his reactions as a black man to this decision. Under our skin by benjamin watson is an amazing read which i recommend to every race and gender.
Oct 01, 2016 in his first book, under our skin, benjamin watson does a superb job of exposing the many racial stereotypes that exist on all sides, and he helps people to understand that we are all human beings created by god and intended for great things. I always loved going to visit pop pop, who was my mothers father. Jan 19, 2016 this is what author and new orleans saints football player, benjamin watson discusses in his new book under our skin, published by tyndale house. Saints watson set to release book on race this november. These are the central pillars of the ongoing dialogues in our culture today and impact every person in some way. While the world is trying to convince us that we dont have what it takes, god is whispering to us you are essential and i made you beautiful. Im angry because the stories of injustice that have been passed down for generations seem to be continuing before our very eyes. Under our skin share book recommendations with your. Benjamin watson was born on december 18, 1980 in norfolk, virginia, usa as benjamin seth watson. Nov 25, 2015 saints tight end ben watson writes book on racial issues.
Under our skin was an extension of a facebook post i wrote after witnessing the killing of michael brown by a police officer in ferguson, missouri in 2014. An nfl tight end for the new orleans saints and a widely read and followed commentator on social media, watson has taken the internet by storm with his remarkable insights about some of the most sensitive and charged topics of our day. Dec 01, 2015 benjamin watson has always felt the pull to write a book. Under our skin, written by nfl player benjamin watson, stems from a facebook post he wrote after the unrest in ferguson, missouri. Benjamin watson is a tight end for the new orleans saints and social commentator. Now, in under our skin, watson draws from his own life, his family legacy, and his role as a father to. Watson has also been a vocal opponent of abortion and spoke at the 2017 march for life. Dec 08, 2015 for the oneyear anniversary of the ferguson verdict and subsequent riots, we ran a special feature webcast with nfl tight end benjamin watson and tgc council member darrin patrick, pastor of the. A man largely unknown outside of football circles now appeared on cnn, fox news and christian radio.
He is a writer and producer, known for under our skin, divided hearts of america 2020 and nfl monday night football 1970. Under our skin webcast with benjamin watson youtube. Nov 07, 2018 benjamin quickly expanded his facebook message into a book, under our skin. This study guide consists of approximately 56 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of under the skin. Watson attacks all angles of the racial hate crimes, excessive force and police shootings. The billy graham library in charlotte, north carolina, opened its doors to watson for an autograph book signing for under our skin.
Ben has grabbed the attention of our nation with insightful writings on many of the issues that divide us. Invite others to join youyour family, a small group, or your churchand prepare to be challenged and inspired by each other. Watsons book, under our skin, was officially released tuesday. Now, in under our skin, watson draws from his own life, his family legacy, and his role as a husband and. Every year, my parents took us kids to see our grandfather in washington, dc. A few weeks ago a friend recommended a book called under our skin. Benjamin watson asks the toughest questions in his new book, under our skin. Nov 17, 2015 under our skin by benjamin watson, 97814964291, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. After initially ignoring calls to write a book about his thoughts on certain hotbutton issues, nfl tight end and outspoken christian benjamin watson has decided to tackle race and religion headon in his first book, under our skin. God has expanded bens reach way beyond the football field.