Repeatedly, he finds his way back to the theme of love. Amidst the struggle that Coates notes, is his discovery of community, solidarity, and love. Coates mentions finding these gems many times in Between the World and Me. Most apparent is the love he has for his son, stating, "There was before you, and there was after, and in this after, you were the God I 'd never had.” Other places he recalls moments when people, with whom he shares no familial connection, extended themselves for his well- being. Although it is likely unintentional, Coates in this manner has some reflections of the good news proclaimed by Jesus as it concerns the kingdom of
Repeatedly, he finds his way back to the theme of love. Amidst the struggle that Coates notes, is his discovery of community, solidarity, and love. Coates mentions finding these gems many times in Between the World and Me. Most apparent is the love he has for his son, stating, "There was before you, and there was after, and in this after, you were the God I 'd never had.” Other places he recalls moments when people, with whom he shares no familial connection, extended themselves for his well- being. Although it is likely unintentional, Coates in this manner has some reflections of the good news proclaimed by Jesus as it concerns the kingdom of