In the small African nation of Burundi, a government incited
massacre makes Mevin Ntwari a refugee. In the hills of East
Tennessee, a reluctant sense of duty compels Ben Bellamy to lead
his church's outreach committee. And somewhere between these two
events faith inspires an unlikely connection. Not all of Mevin's
family escapes the horror of genocide, but along with his brother
he finally makes his way to America. Waiting for him is Ben, a man
whose natural goodness outshines the obstacles inherent in
welcoming a stranger to Appalachia. Having only honest hearts in
common, the men struggle to find their way together. But through a
sort of awkward grace, the men uncover a friendship that "only
poets and old cowboy movies" seem to understand. With Ben's help,
Mevin thrives in his new country. And when Ben becomes ill, Mevin
becomes his salvation. The story is representative of the thousands
of Burundian and Rwandan refugees who escaped their countries'
genocides and with the help of ordinary people made new lives in
America -- even in Appalachia.
General
Imprint: |
Paladin Timeless Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
April 2008 |
First published: |
April 2008 |
Authors: |
Jeff Mccord
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
228 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-933353-17-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
Promotions
|
LSN: |
1-933353-17-1 |
Barcode: |
9781933353173 |
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