What readers are saying

"It's one thing to live a long life together as friends. It's quite another thing to put that life into words. With this book, Ramsay and Cornelius have done just that. I have had the privilege of knowing both these unique men for many years. In Memphis, at the time of their budding friendship, the occasion of that friendship would be seen as unusual in both their worlds, but as one who knows them both well, this friendship is a precious testament of what can be."

"Life has not always been easy for Ramsay Clark, but the man who has emerged from those hard seasons is one worth knowing. His trials have not made him bitter — they have made him better. His faith in God has not wavered under pressure; it has been refined by it. At his core, Ramsay is a coach. Great coaches see potential before it is visible, speak truth when it is uncomfortable, and stay invested long after the final whistle. The relationships he builds are not transactional — they are transformational. This book reflects the man I have come to respect: someone who walked through the fire, held on to his faith, and came out the other side with something worth sharing."

"Color Blind is a testimony of how the willingness of two men who crossed racial boundaries and stereotypes created a life-long friendship that changed their lives. Ramsay and Cornelius' story serves as a model to influence future generations in their witness for the Kingdom of God. Ramsay Clark and I met initially when he volunteered to be a coach of our first girls' basketball team at the Emmanuel Episcopal Center, an outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee serving residents of the Cleaborn and Foote Homes public housing communities in Memphis, Tennessee. It took someone of his Christian character to encourage the sportsmanship needed to develop our participants into a successful team. The foundation of the initial team created a model for many successful teams. Some of our girls went on to play basketball at their schools, but all of them benefited from their experience of working together as a team. I credit their success primarily to the leadership of Ramsay Clark. Ramsay also worked at the Emmanuel Episcopal Center as our Development Director. With his leadership, we were successful in extending our mission and reputation into the Memphis, Tennessee, community to gain the support needed to maintain our commitment to work with inner-city residents. As a volunteer and staff member, Ramsay's Christian witness and devoted care for the people we served enabled us to be effective witnesses for the Kingdom of God."