The Bridges We Will Build by Kacie LeCompte Renfro Book Review

What if read for people who have thoughts about Jesuit Volunteer Corps or other poverty schools

by Carolyn Wilhelm

A "what if" read for people who have thoughts about volunteering and living in another city for the Jesuit or other diverse domestic service programs. The book centers on the interwoven lives of a few women and how they came to be paid or unpaid workers at a diverse primary school. From different backgrounds, life experiences, ages, and religions, they form a tight bond beginning with loving the students. Refugee and immigrant lives are explained so well readers will truly understand what they go through, and some endure unimaginable hardships yet survive. A story from the BBC alerts one of the retired volunteers, Lydia, to the fact that one teaching assistant has something very personal in her background she would rather not reveal, and keeps the secret. She does not reveal the information to anyone until a gathering in the cafeteria and as a witness in court.

A riveting read yet heartwarming book that might inspire actual volunteer participation for the brave at heart.

Highly recommended for those considering working in a diverse environment and teachers who dearly love children, as well as those who would like to understand more about the lives of refugees.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Thank you for reading!

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