In a country torn by division and desperate for unity, two men of South Carolina demonstrate how different races, life experiences, and pathways can lead to a deep friendship. South Carolina was rattled by the Charleston shooting in 2015, making it a fertile ground for racial reconciliation.
Tim Scott, an African-American US senator, and Trey Gowdy, a white US congressman, aren't divided by racial lines. They work together, eat meals together, campaign together, and come together for important decisions. In the fall of 2010 they were brand-new members of the US House of Representatives. They didn't even know each other. Their story as both politicians and friends is a model for others seeking real reconciliation.
In Unified, Senator Scott and Congressman Gowdy, through honesty and vulnerability, inspire readers to evaluate their own stories, clear the slate, and extend a hand of friendship that can change churches, communities, and the world.
Chapters include:
- 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 Here