I Ain't Comin Back

by Dolphus Weary

It's a compelling story of the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God to those who serve his people and refuse to abandon the city. While the book will be most significant for those who are already interested in issues of Urban Development and racial reconciliation, it's also a great example of the way memoir can speak powerfully into the broader social issues of our time.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Christian

166 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1990

Reviews

[Heather]

I read John Perkins' Let Justice Roll Down a couple of years ago, and it had a major impact on my thinking and action. This book continues the story. The ministries started by Perkins in Mississippi ministered to Weary, and after getting his college education in California, he follows in Perkins' footsteps and returns to Mississippi to minister to others. His devotion to the gospel and to meeting the practical needs of the people in his community are inspiring. His stories of his experiences growing up and then living as an adult in Mississippi as well as his experience at college make clear the problems of racism that we're still dealing with in this country today.

[Sharon]

It’s not really a 2 star book, but I was expecting something else. I think i was expecting more of a story narrative. It started out that way and then about half way through it became very detailed about each step of building the ministry. I’m glad I read it and it made me aware of racism that existed in my lifetime in place very different from the place I lived.

[Nancy]

Very interesting life and a very courageous man. Wonderful work he is doing. This really made me want to support his work in Mississippi. I have read Dolphus Weary's work in Guideposts magazine and Daily Guideposts for years. I was glad to learn the story of his life and leadings.

[Bryan]

writing style was hard to follow, but impressive, blessed story of survival and paying it forward/following one's calling. Made me think twice about something I said once upon a time -and have never given it a second thought until now.

[Melody]

I read this book as preparation for a trip I'm taking to work with Weary's Mendenhall Ministries in Jackson, MS. It's a compelling story of the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God to those who serve his people and refuse to abandon the city. While the book will be most significant for those who are already interested in issues of Urban Development and racial reconciliation, it's also a great example of the way memoir can speak powerfully into the broader social issues of our time.

I hope that Mr. Weary's book results in many more people contributing to the important work being done in Jackson.

[Tim Peter]

Fascinating story of Dolphus Weary growing up in rural Mississippi and how he met John Perkins, went to UCLA on scholarship then returned to his hometown of Mendenhall to help the poor, African American residents beat the system of racism & poverty.

[Esther]

Powerful story of a black man who was raised in grinding poverty in the 50s and 60s and said he wanted to leave and never come back. He find Christ and returned to his home area in Mendenhall, Miss to help found a ministry to help the poor.

[Melissa]

It's a somewhate religious book. But I've seen this man in person at my church years ago. It's just a really good story.

[Scott]

An excellent look into a civil rights leaders journey back to MS to make a difference

[Julie]

I'm reading this as a basis for my trip to mendenhall Ministries in Mississippi in October, looking forward to learning more about it.

[Rachel]

An excellent, challenging book on building community to the Glory of God. What a model for ministry to and partnership with the impoverished!