Briefly Noted

““Believe in Henry Carrigan. Through strong faith, deep musical knowledge, a critic’s eye and a historian’s understanding, his affable masterclass through these religious classics offers pure joy and enlightenment. Not afraid to get deeply personal, Carrigan shows how living with these spirituals can help everyone bring their experiences to these classics…”

“Readers are encouraged to explore the forgotten corners of the state, see the world through different eyes, and take the long road home.”

“[A] timeless tale of kindness, compassion, and what it means to be a good neighbor.”

“I Ain’t Doin’ It reminds us that when it comes to life’s messy moments, it’s all about perspective—and that we too can say, I ain’t doin’ it!”

“Breathtakingly honest, this story is a bridge to empathy and a bright beacon of hope. I’m telling everyone to read this book.”

“This celebration of living one’s best life features the first-person voice of Travis, a boy with a lot of flair: overall, the book succeeds in communicating the message promised in the subtitle.”