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New & Noteworthy: Sexuality, Grandmothers, and More

Three culture recommendations from our editors.
By The Editors
A scene from CODA of 17-year-old Ruby on a fishing boat. The cover of 'Abuelita Faith' has a background of flowers in warm colors.
August 2021
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Ruby's Refrain

Siân Heder’s heartwarming feature film Coda captures the love and struggles of a deaf household and their family business. As a CODA (child of deaf adults) and the only hearing person in her family of four, 17-year-old Ruby faces a dilemma when she discovers her talent for singing. Pathé.

Sally’s Story

In Affirming: A Memoir of Faith, Sexuality, and Staying in the Church, Sally Gary shares her journey through isolation and profound community as she opens fruitful conversations on sexuality and following Christ. Eerdmans.

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