In Living Color: An Intercultural Approach to Pastoral Care and Counseling (Practical Theology)

Although I have to give this author credit for his unique approach to this topic (for example, his fusion of liberation theology with the practice of pastoral care), the book is TOO organized, delineated far beyond the point of helpfulness. This is one of those books that has a point within a point with 3 subpoints and 4 explanations beneath each subpoint, etc. The author possesses the knowledge to offer good content, but it gets lost in his excessive organization of his material.

This is really a brilliant book, brings out important issues when it comes to pastoral care counselling it broadens the thinking by including all humans and different challenges that we all face, not the many books we've had on the field that are only western culture oriented.

Great book and Lartey does a great job at expressing techniques and different approaches to pastoral care around a multicultural perspective! I have used this book in two educational settings and received great insight to the approaches and techniques mentioned in this book. Each encounter with studying this book is better than the last.

"In Living Color" is a must read for pastors, counselors, & all church/community leaders. It is well written and offers valuable insights, illustrations and instructions.

Great insight

no issues

Great book.

I am sorry I prefer a print version. Can I switch?

This book came highly recommended by a college lecturer. Now having read it I endorse her commends. Largely gives a good overview of history of pastoral care and practices. He encourages, reminds and challenges the reader but also holds out hope for the future.

Demonstrates the importance of culture in pstoral care, and the need to review one's beliefs in the light of other cultures

All good, thanks.

A great resource for any spiritual care worker. I highly recommend this book for it simple explanations for a complex issue.