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Unified, how our unlikely friendship gives us hope for a divided country, Senator Tim Scott & Congressman Trey Gowdy

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Unified, how our unlikely friendship gives us hope for a divided country, Senator Tim Scott & Congressman Trey Gowdy
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-200)
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Unified
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1029446711
Responsibility statement
Senator Tim Scott & Congressman Trey Gowdy
Sub title
how our unlikely friendship gives us hope for a divided country
Summary
In a divided country desperate for unity, two sons of South Carolina show how different races, life experiences, and pathways can lead to a deep friendship--even in a state that was rocked to its core by the 2015 Charleston church shooting
Table Of Contents
Prologue -- "Welcome to Congress" : friendship begins with trust -- Tested by success : the call to the Senate -- "There's been a shooting in Charleston" : a killer, a race war, and a Senator's best friend -- Like the friends of Job : a tough assignment and a Congressman's best friend -- What we have in common : building a friendship to last -- Establish credibility : creating an environment where trust can grow -- A black Senator's perspective on law enforcement : a balanced view -- A white former prosecutor's perspective on law enforcement : to pursue the truth -- The power of a positive influence : the impact of a Sunday school teacher and a businessman -- Let's talk about solutions : where we go from there -- Epilogue: Hope is the agent of change
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