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One of my favorite books in a lifetime of reading!
This is one of my all time favorite books. Told from the points of view of main characters, the personalities are real, most of them complex, & compelling. The history based story (not a real family, but I’ve known similar individuals…) tells a part of our nation’s & World’s tragic but little known story. I grew up in this period of time, & remember reading about the events—with a very different viewpoint from the American media of the time. The author has a clear bias (with which I strongly agree) but she gives facts & opinions from both sides—at the time & in retrospect—all a part of the intricately woven story. Her language weaves a web of beauty & sorrow & inspiration. The details have such amazing circular connections that it is a wonderful book to teach & discuss. I’ve read it 3 times now, & each time—& with each discussion with new readers—I gain more insight. I highly recommend this book for story, characters, style & beauty of the writing. Read full review
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Don’t waste your money on this book.
I think the author is bias about the missionaries in Africa. She created a crazy pastor and the sad stories of his family. I would not recommend this book.
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Great religious read! Missionary in Africa.
This is a good read for our Book Club this month. I found out it is also a book that most pastors have to read in seminary. That made it extra special and I love all of the biblical quotes.
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Must read if you like Barbara Kingsolver o
A wonderful book interesting and well researched
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Great book, great price.
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Please read this!
A great book with reality.
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One of my favorite books.
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Great
Book is in perfect condition my daughter is happy , She needed it for her class
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A very giid description of the turmoil in the Congo during that time
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Perfect
Exactly what I ordered
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