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'Faith in the Shadows: The Other Side of the Fence' investigates and comments on the relationships between God, disability, spirituality, Faith and inclusion, establishing the joyful reality of Faith in God in the life of a disabled person, even in extreme circumstances. It is written from the perspective of the disabled person and their faith statements that we need to hear and actualise within the spiritual life of their church communities. This book proposes a new perspective (definition) of Faith, opening the door to inclusion and expression for disabled people within their faith-based community. 'Faith in the Shadows' encourages us to go through the 'fence' to the other side and discover the true beauty of people who live with a disability, to understand their 'language' and to share their life and Faith with them. In 'Faith in the Shadows, ' we gain comfort and hope from its message of God's personal relationship with and love for people with a disability. It is a must-read book for all who care for and love disabled people.

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"Nickolas Brown: On a personal note, as someone with permanent disabilities from an early childhood car accident, it meant a lot to see some of my own inner turmoil and struggles being reframed carefully and considerately within the broader context of spiritual faith in God. It helped to crystalise some of my fuzzy thought processes about body, soul and spirit; I am very grateful for that. Faith being more than intellectual or mental assent or just knowledge was hands down one of the best comments in the book. A strong reminder that we are spiritual beings. Joannie Barth (M.Ed., Special Education Teacher) ""I believe that this investigation of the realities of Faith and Disability will be of great value for leaders in Church and Youth Group settings and all believers. I especially love your illustration, depicting that there is no fence between individuals (of any ability) and God!"" Jody Plecas (Australian Catholic University) ""Faith in the Shadows gives a voice in writing to those who cannot operate in the world in a usual manner. It allows us to recognise their real place in the heart of and the universal faith in God that we, on the other side, have long failed to see."" Alan Templeton: (BA Psychology) ""When I read the early drafts of Keith's paper, I thought it was a great idea to educate our people (Christians) about the importance of gaining an insight into the plight of the disadvantaged in achieving recognition within the Church. Accepting that the disabled can possess a true faith, endeavouring to understand the depth of that faith and finally to encourage the growth of the faith of a disabled person is more than enough reason to read this book..."""

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Keith was born into a working-class family and, after a long successful technical career, developed academic skills later in life. While working as a pastor in regional Queensland, he became personally aware of the topics of faith and disability. Researching, writing, and delivering several conference papers lead up to the publication of this book. Keith lives with his wife and two daughters in Riverview, Queensland, Australia.

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