Son of Paul
- Fiction
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
This is the story of Peter, son of Paul. Like many of us, Peter is unsure of what life has in store for him. What path should he take? How should he sculpt his life? He, after all, is a young, vigorous, and (from his vantage point) reasonably intelligent young man. He is a young man who has followed the growth curve of young men everywhere--now looking to what lies over the horizon. What can he do? What does he want to do? What should he do? Peter, like most in his shoes, finds it hard to answer these questions. He is burdened with history while blessed with freedom of choice. But what should he choose? Peter's journey is an adventure that takes him to strange and, at times, dangerous places--introducing him, at times, to strange and dangerous people, while simultaneously introducing him to love. It is an exploration that takes him to the fringes and tests his soul. Peter's journey is ultimately an attempt to find answers to his questions. While it is uncertain if he finds what he is looking for, he truly finds much that he never knew existed.
Endorsements (2)
“For anyone wanting a novel giving a realistic portrait of life in Africa, this book is it. It is chuck-full of local knowledge and phrases in English, Pidgin English, French, Portuguese, and Swahili, which makes this story so real, especially to someone like me who has been down many of the same roads. . . . John and I are friends, but even if we weren’t, I would still tell everyone that this is the best damned novel I’ve read in years, and when it’s published, I’ll probably buy it and read it again. It’s just so rich in the real texture of life in Africa.”
“Son of Paul is a masterfully crafted novel that stirs my own vivid memories of living and working on the African continent for over three decades. The author’s description of African cultures, geography, and languages, and his perception of the continent’s complex political nature and relations with religion and international NGOs captures the very unpredictable essence of life in Africa, where ‘no condition is permanent,’ as they say. The book is captivating and will be a keeper.”
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