Open Wounds

A Story of Racial Tragedy, Trauma, and Redemption

By: Phil Allen Jr.

Narrated by: Terrence Kidd

On December 10, 1953, tragedy was visited on a family when Nathaniel Allen was murdered on the Sampit River by his White employer, who lured him into the meeting under the false promise of reconciliation. Allen's death was recorded as an accidental drowning, a deliberate cover-up of the bullet hole seen by more than one witness.

Three generations later, Phil Allen Jr. revisits this harrowing story and recounts the "baton of bitterness" that this murder passed down in his family.

Through interviews, difficult conversations, and deep theological reflection, Allen takes up the challenge of racism today, naming it for what it is and working to chart a path toward reconciliation.

Open Wounds, and the documentary that accompanies it, is a transformative experience of listening and learning as a grandson looks, laments, and ultimately leads his family and his society forward toward a just and reconciled future. It's an essential part of our national reckoning with racism and injustice.

©2021 Fortress Press, an imprint of 1517 Media (P)2021 Tantor

Amazing!!! Love it!!!

A truly heartfelt story that was written with such grace and empathy. I felt this deeply with in my soul and so grateful he wrote this. The writer said everything I could not say or I am unable to find the right words to say. I highly recommend this book. I will be giving copies out this Christmas.

An absolute must read

Deep, powerful, painful…should be required reading for every white christian. A great way to stand in solidarity.