Carroll Park

De: Rodney Hamright

Narrado por: Jon Mills's voice replica

In the heart of Rock Hill, South Carolina, a young black man named Jamal finds himself enveloped in the vibrant and dynamic world of the Carroll Park Church of God of Prophecy. Led by his uncle, Bishop Roosevelt, this Pentecostal church becomes the epicenter of Jamal's formative years, shaping his spiritual journey in profound ways.

Fridays and Saturdays hold no sanctuary, as Jamal's family is swept up in the church's incessant fundraising efforts. His mother, Janice, a tireless matriarch wrangling six unruly children, finds joy in enlisting her offspring to peddle donuts door-to-door, a quirky tradition she deems "divine pastry entrepreneurship." This relentless cycle of church activities and obligations becomes both a source of comfort and frustration for Jamal, who oscillates between embracing the fervent community and feeling weighed down by its demands.

Undeterred, Jamal delves into a world of self-discovery, exploring alternative spiritual practices and philosophies. He encounters a diverse array of teachers and guides, each offering a unique perspective on the divine. Through this journey, he learns to embrace the complexities of his identity and find solace in a more inclusive and expansive understanding of spirituality.

In the end, Jamal's odyssey leads him to a place of profound inner peace and self-acceptance. He reconciles the disparate threads of his past and present, weaving them into a tapestry of wisdom and enlightenment. Though his path diverges from the rigid confines of Carroll Park, he carries with him the indelible lessons and experiences that shaped his formative years, integrating them into a harmonious synthesis of faith and personal truth.

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