Breath of Kenya: A Missionary Journal

Rating:
Summary: A Stellar Surprise
Review: There are books that open your eyes and books that move you. This book did both. I was truly moved by what I read. It was written in a way that made you feel like you were right next door to the strange goings on.

From a purely literary standpoint it is a very strong piece of work - especially considering it is a book that was derived from a journal. It does not read like a journal at all. It feels more like a drama with a bunch of comic relief to keep you sane.

I originally bought it because I wanted to know more about Kenya. This book told the odd little occurrences in a way that makes you laugh out loud but it also moves you to tears.

This book really needs to be read by everyone but I think women especially relate to it because it covers the issue of African women so openly.

If I had to some it up in four words I would say: "I had no idea." I give this book 5 stars and I'm star-stingy.

Rating:
Summary: A Stellar Surprise
Review: There are books that open your eyes and books that move you. This book did both. I was truly moved by what I read. It was written in a way that made you feel like you were right next door to the strange goings on.

From a purely literary standpoint it is a very strong piece of work - especially considering it is a book that was derived from a journal. It does not read like a journal at all. It feels more like a drama with a bunch of comic relief to keep you sane.

I originally bought it because I wanted to know more about Kenya. This book told the odd little occurrences in a way that makes you laugh out loud but it also moves you to tears.

This book really needs to be read by everyone but I think women especially relate to it because it covers the issue of African women so openly.

If I had to some it up in four words I would say: "I had no idea." I give this book 5 stars and I'm star-stingy.

Rating:
Summary: Will touch your heart
Review: This is a beautifully written, personal account of the daily life, and unimaginably difficult existance of the average, rural people of Kenya. It'll make you laugh and cry, and feel hope and outrage, all on the same page. It's full of grippping imagery and beautiful prose. Written from the perspective of a Christian missionaly, I, as a non-Christian, found it to be both humanly and spiritually enlightening. I highly recommend it to anyone who considers himself to be a citizen of the world.

Rating:
Summary: Will touch your heart
Review: This is a beautifully written, personal account of the daily life, and unimaginably difficult existance of the average, rural people of Kenya. It'll make you laugh and cry, and feel hope and outrage, all on the same page. It's full of grippping imagery and beautiful prose. Written from the perspective of a Christian missionaly, I, as a non-Christian, found it to be both humanly and spiritually enlightening. I highly recommend it to anyone who considers himself to be a citizen of the world.