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In 2020, the United States not only faced the devastation of COVID-19 but also witnessed widening gaps for marginalized groups during a time when it was critical to band together with compassion. Now more than ever, millions of individuals continue to face obstacles many of us cannot even begin to grasp. These are people who struggle because they have "otherness". Perhaps they are people of color or members of the LGBTQ+ community. Or both. Maybe they have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Perhaps they practice a religion other than Christianity. In Interviews by a Clueless White Woman, Amy Thornton Shankland shares stories of individuals who have experienced and continue to experience turmoil. It is her hope that these stories help increase understanding and unite us in our humanity.
About the author
Amy Thornton Shankland has been writing stories and books ever since she received a typewriter when she was eight years old. In addition to being an author, she is a columnist for the Hamilton County Daily Reporter and a grant consultant. Amy is a former freelance writer for Indy's Child and editor of her church's bulletin. She has given local, regional, and national workshops on various writing topics thanks to her twenty-plus years as a grant professional. Amy lives near Indianapolis with her husband, two sons, three dogs, and two cats. She enjoys volunteering for various local organizations, hoop dancing, reading, and walking everywhere she possibly can.
