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We start by following disasters and the wreakage , the devastation that hit so many cities for so many months and even years after the initial hit.

He shows how God helped and even through the diasters God had a plan even if it meant that we needed to tear a few things down.

Then we move onto his life and how his life was changed by God and influenced him in everything he did,
Also how he was hungry to tell others about God and help others and show grace, It was a sweet story,

“I was Hungry you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me, ” Matthew:

Thank you so much to Baker academic and Brazos Press via netgalley for sending me an ARC copy of I was Hungry by Jeremy Everett.
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All opinions are my own, Jeremy K. Everett's book I Was Hungry, although a nonfiction book, pulls the reader into its pages, Everett shares numerous stories of his experiences working to end hunger primarily in Texas, The stories he shares are gripping and are important to show the depth of hunger, poverty, and suffering that exists in the U, S. A. The stories also set the stage for the important information Everett shares regarding how disparate groups can join together to help end hunger in America.


Everett provides a blue print for exactly how communitybased organizations, churches, and government organizations can work together to accomplish what no organization can do individually.
This blue print has been developed and honed through Everett's own grassroot experiences and service on the National Commission on Hunger, He shares the mistakes he has made and what he has learned so that others may benefit from his experiences, While Everett definitely writes from a Christian perspectives, individuals of other faith backgrounds or now faith background can benefit from his experiences, He specifically encourages varying groups to talk together and build relationships in order to find common ground and create a better America instead of demonizing others and having a "win" at all costs attitude.


Everett does not sugarcoat the difficult issues or the hard work that it will take to end hunger, Many of his stories will make you angry, but the same stories and the stories of communities who are making a difference will inspire you to take action in your community.


Disclosure: I received a copy of this book via NetGalley, I was not obligated to provide a positive review, All opinions are my own, I chose this as an ARC book from NetGalley, primarily because the topic is of great interest to me, and this author has lived on the front lines and taken practical steps of combating hunger in his community, and then addressing poverty.
I was Hungry: Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis by Jeremy K, Everett is a deep look into the American hunger crisis in which millions of Americans go without food daily, Most of the hunger crisis is due to food insecurity, the lack of access to enough healthy food to live a healthy lifestyle, in which inadequate food is experienced episodically.
For example, the food supply is fine for a family at the beginning of the month but soon runs out before the month is over.
Everett confronts what we know about the food crisis in America as many families must face the decision whether to buy food or pay bills with food usually loses.
Poverty is an extremely complex issue, He claims that Americans often think the poor are just lazy people who are looking for a handout, Everett puts forth that many of Americans that suffer from food insecurity are working families who are underemployed, having jobs that do not pay enough to cover all expenses.
However, Everett doesnt just point out the problem and say deal with it, He offers a plan, from his own experiences, on how we can come together as a nation to end hunger in America, He highlights where plans have succeeded and where plans have failed and how they could be improved,
I was Hungry is an interesting read with statistics I have heard before, Roughly.million Americans live in poverty with,million children living in food insecure households, He is critical of all politicians, church leaders and Americans who seem to be more content to bicker, He says, “Our political system has become toxic, with both sides preferring to cast stones at the other rather than coming together to find common ground for the common good.
” While I agree with him that something needs to be done, unfortunately, not everyone agrees, He claims that the image of the “Welfare Queen” is a myth and while many people on SNAP food

stamps are working families, the myth exists because there are examples in the real world.
He also claims that the “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a myth as well because it “does not apply to people who cannot afford boots.
” More and more, the news media is carrying stories of the very people he is describing doing just that, They go from homeless to Harvard, Students who live and go to school in disadvantage areas are getting full ride scholarships to very prestigious schools, These students may be the exception but to call it a “myth” when there are examples out there is shortsighted, Everett does come off, at times, as condescending and selfrighteous at times, which he acknowledges, so I applaud that, he does presents a very real problem in our nation and offers real solutions and how we can come together as a community and a nation.
I highly recommend I was Hungry,

I was Hungry:
Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis
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very, very thought provoking, Some really good anecdotes. Author Jeremy Everett wishes to impart on the reader the responsibility we all have to care for one another, His premise is that feeding the hungry is the first, obtainable step in improving society overall, In an easytoread narrative, he talks about his experiences, without being preachy, He shares his struggles and some community triumphs, A great combination of theology and practical tips for hunger ministry, This is an excellent glimpse into not only the life and work of Jeremey Everett, but also the inception of Texas Hunger Initiative now the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty.
The stories are engaging and moving, Jeremy uses real examples from his own life throughout the story to explain how he began his journey in antihunger work and why he continues that work today.
Jeremys passion, humility, and drive are woven through the pages of this book, Highly recommend. This book provides a good perspective on the issues of hunger in America and the ways that entire populations of people can fall through the cracks.
Everett has a lot of experience in the field, not just in oversight, but in really getting involved at ground zero and thus his knowledge is all the more valuable.


I found it particularly interesting in how he noted the need for charities working in similar areas to work together, rather than compete for funds as sometimes the lack of communication could create areas that multiple charities work with and areas which none of them reach.
Everett also proposed creating community areas in areas of poverty to allow the community to come together as well as making sure there is access to food, ie grocery stores and etc and I was shocked to hear there were communities where there wasn't access to local groceries due to stores moving to other areas.


Overall it gave me a lot to think about and challenged me in preconceived ideas I didn't realize I held, A short book with a big impact,

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the publisher on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, Hunger is one of the most significant issues in America, One in eight Americans struggles with hunger, and more than thirteen million children live in food insecure homes, As Christians we are called to address the suffering of the hungry and poor: "For I was hungry, and you gave me food, . . " Matthew:. However, the problems of hunger and poverty are too large and too complex for any one of us to resolve individually,

I Was Hungry offers not only an assessment of the current crisis but also a strategy for addressing it, Jeremy Everett, a noted advocate for the hungry and poor, calls Christians to work intentionally across ideological divides to build trust with one another and impoverished communities and effectively end America's hunger crisis.
Everett, appointed by US Congress to the National Commission on Hunger, founded and directs the Texas Hunger Initiative, a successful ministry that is helping to eradicate hunger in Texas and around the globe.
Everett details the organization's history and tells stories of its work with communities from West Texas to Washington, DC, helping Christians of all political persuasions understand how they can work together to truly make a difference.
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