Will I love How Far to the Promised Land?

I was initially intrigued by Esau's memoir because I appreciate his NY Times opinion pieces. That same thought-provoking exploration of faith, race, and human connection is evident in this book, and I was delighted to also find a compelling story-telling voice and world-building prose. 

McCaulley’s writing style is engaging and full of immersive details that made me feel as though I was witnessing events unfold in real-time. With compassion and honesty, he revisits key moments as he traces his family’s history and shared identity. 

As I read, I found myself reflecting on the similarities and differences across our divergent… show more.

In a culture that continues to try to eradicate the impact of systemic racism, McCauley helps us understand it more fully.

He is a gracious and honest writer. This book is beautifully written, honest, tender, and redemptive. It's a powerful, personal testimony about racism's long tentacles and what it looks like to fight back, forgive, and persevere. I found the book deeply moving and timely.