More Christian Than African American: One Woman's Journey to Her True Spiritual Self

by Kim Cash Tate

Kimberly Cash Tate explains why defining ourselves through an ethnic group or by an ideology alienates people and results in a bitter and godless world. In her unflinching account, Tate takes us through her early years in an ethnically diverse Washington, D.C., to her time as an attorney in a homogenous Wisconsin. By charting her progress, Ms. Tate's change from "black woman" to "career woman" to "Christian woman" makes a powerful case for shifting our concept of "personal identity." Her argument may provoke controversy, and it may also show us that faith lets us see past our differences to find unity as God's children.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published June 12, 1999

About the author

Kim Cash Tate is the author of several books and a former practicing attorney. She has a deep love for the word of God, and loves to ignite a passion in others to not only know the Lord, but to walk intimately with Him. Kim lives in St. Louis with her husband of twenty-three years and their two children.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars. An encouraging story of God's grace and providence in one woman's life.

Mrs. Tate details her life before Christ, the circumstances surrounding her conversion, and the ways in which God transformed her life after He saved her. As an African-American Christian, I was able to relate to many of her experiences and understand her opinions in a way that I haven't been able to with other authors.

Despite the name of the book, most of the book is not dedicated to the interaction between race and religion. There is content about it, and I found it biblically-informed and convicting, but I wanted a bit more. God willing, I'd love for Mrs. Tate to consider a revised version of this book and/or a companion novel, especially given the events of the last 5 to 10 years.

Sadly, this book is out of print, so it can be a bit difficult to get your hands on it nowadays. But if you're able to find it at a reasonable price, I'd pick it up without hesitation.

[J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We need to be more Christian than Afro-American" - Pastor George Thomas

This book has hit so many points about the things & areas God is growing me in, that I have been truly encouraged to be a better disciple. Not a better human or American or Woman, but a better representative of Christ himself! Walking as we are called by God, doesn't mean we neglect the plight nor oppression of those around us. It means that regardless of the issue, we align ourselves with God 1st! We should always be standing with God, regardless of how counterintuitive it seems to the world. I thoroughly enjoyed all the lessons, transparency & open hearted honesty of the journey for Kim.

If God is calling you deeper or you just need to know how you can walk the straight & narrow from right where you are, then this book is for you! Kim Cash Tate doesn't use shame, guilt or condemnation to encourage you to let go of the labels/conformity of this world that hinder you. Instead, she is honest & loving in her personal story showing you how to follow God to the life He purposed for you!

[Brenda Maxwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge Kim Cash Tate fan. I found her through her fiction books. Then her “Cling” book, conference, music, Bible studies, and podcasts. Although “More Christian Than African American” was her first book, I found it last. I have had the book for almost a year, but just read it, along with some friends, in light of all of the unrest in our nation and within the black community. The book details Kim’s time as a child and her delight in Jesus to totally dismissing Him from almost middle school until her late twenties. She does not pull any punches, nor does she hide her life “under the sun”. (She was something y’all.)She also writes very candidly about her life in Christ and how He changed her entire world view. The pivotal point was when her “blackness” smacked right up against God and His Word. She had to make a choice. The book is very entertaining while dealing with deep life issues, like family, racism, music, even television. Well worth the read.

[LaDonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Journey in self discovery.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! I'm not an "avid" reader, but was challenged to read this as part of a book club. I was so engaged that I finished within 3 days. I Highly recommend. It is very thought provoking.

[Desiree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It is a classic example of the ways in which God works to get our attention throughout the course of our lives and while we may not understand it in the process, He has a master plan and that He had for her life. This book made me look at how I identify myself and if there is anything about me or who I am that takes precedence over my identity as a Christian. I am many things in life and a child of God ranks high on the list.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A powerful look at what Christ can do when he changes a life.

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply put, a wonderful read. Well written and paced. The first memoir I read that I couldn't put down. The author, Kimberly Cash Tate is truly blessed and gifted.