Bookmoot: If Only We Could See —hosted by Jennifer Trafton, Camille Floyd, and Rabbit Room Press
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“God only knows the endless possibilities that lie enfolded in each of us.” - Lilias Trotter
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Join us on September 22nd at 6:00pm for discussion of Jennifer Trafton's new book, If Only We Could See. Grab your copy from the Rabbit Room Store or your favorite local bookstore and invite your friends to discuss the book with the author.
In the late 19th century, Lilias Trotter stood at the threshold of artistic fame, her extraordinary talent praised by the renowned critic John Ruskin. Yet, at the height of her promise, she made a radical choice that would define the course of her life. Turning away from worldly recognition and social convention, she forged her own path—one that led her through the roughest streets of London and, ultimately, to the deserts of North Africa. There, her artistic and spiritual journeys intertwined as she expanded the many-colored canvas of her creativity to embrace not only the sweeping vistas of the Sahara, but also the lives of the Arab people she loved.
Blending biography, personal engagement, and theological reflection, Trafton takes readers on an intimate journey with Lily as her friends knew her – a visionary who saw the world with an artist’s eye and a missionary’s heart, and whose imaginative empathy and creative compassion transformed the lives of those she encountered. More than the story of one remarkable woman, this book is an invitation to experience the beauty of creation with fresh wonder, to look at our neighbors through new lenses, and to discover what “beautiful possible life” awaits each one of us as we follow the call of the Divine Artist.
Jennifer Trafton is a storyteller and artist with a passion for exploring the intersections of faith, creativity, and the arts. She studied church history and theology at Wake Forest University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Duke University, focusing on the 19th-century writer George MacDonald and his influence on Christian views of the imagination.
Camille Floyd is a graduate of Lipscomb University where she earned her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in History. After college, she spent a summer at the University of Oxford with a CCCU program studying literature and art criticism. Camille is passionate about creating a vibrant community centered on good stories and thoughtful conversation.
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Jennifer Trafton is a storyteller and artist with a passion for exploring the intersections of faith, creativity, and the arts. She studied church history and theology at Wake Forest University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Duke University, focusing on the 19th-century writer George MacDonald and his influence on Christian views of the imagination.
Camille Floyd is a graduate of Lipscomb University where she earned her B.A. in English Literature with a minor in History. After college, she spent a summer at the University of Oxford with a CCCU program studying literature and art criticism. Camille is passionate about creating a vibrant community centered on good stories and thoughtful conversation.