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Art That Heals Whitley places herself in theA theologically rich and pastorally grounded exploration of how art becomes a language of healing, resistance, and hope behind prison walls. Authored by a pastor with extensive experience in both military and correctional chaplaincy, this rigorous and illuminating study offers a theologically grounded examination of the ways incarcerated individuals employ artistic practice to negotiate trauma and imagine new possibilities for hope. Engaging personal