Paul, a young Australian priest arrives in the Philippines in 1971
as Martial Law is proclaimed by President Marcos. His idealism
exposes him to first-hand experiences of violence and corruption,
to injustices, and above all to the heroism of Filipinos during
this extraordinary period of Philippine history. And in his
personal life, Paul has to confront the loneliness of the celibate
foreign cleric, living alone in the tropical fecundity of Mindanao.
The narrative confronts issues still critical to contemporary
society -- the misuse of power and the struggle for human rights,
issues of sexuality and religion, and the search for identity.
READERSHIP: for readers interested in political corruption and
violence -- as prevalent today as in the 1970s; the struggle for
human rights -- for society and the individual; issues of sexuality
and religion -- a raw nerve issue in church life; the search for
identity -- a perennial quest.
General
Imprint: |
Indra Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
Australia |
Release date: |
October 2005 |
First published: |
October 2005 |
Authors: |
John Bartlett
|
Dimensions: |
140 x 210 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
182 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-920787-15-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
1-920787-15-1 |
Barcode: |
9781920787158 |
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