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Burma Chronicles by Guy Delisle (2008)
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It’s probably no secret that Guy Delisle produces my all-time favorite graphic novels—travelogues filled with cultural insights constantly supported by honesty and humor. Most of Delisle’s books are autobiographical, the Frenchman exploring the cities and nations where his family ends … Continue reading
Spiritual Warfare and Missions by Jerry Rankin and Ed Stetzer (2010)
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The Battle for God’s Glory among the Nations Because the kids and I read so much together, I feel much slower in reviewing my personal reads, especially my Christian non-fiction works. I’m always reading something, though, and whenever my selection … Continue reading
Adoniram Judson by Faith Coxe Bailey (1955)
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Missionary to Burma I recently took a trip overseas to modern-day, war-torn Myanmar and the city of Yangon, formerly Rangoon. I packed lightly—so lightly that I did my laundry in the sink each night and wore those clean clothes the … Continue reading
Everything Is Broken by Emma Larkin (2010)
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A Tale of Catastrophe in Burma In my preparations to visit Southeast Asia soon, including Myanmar, I’m trying to read what few books I can find on the history, culture, and politics of the place. Cultures of the World: Myanmar … Continue reading
Mongolia by Silvio Micheli (1964)
In Search of Marco Polo and Other Adventures While my commitment to reading one Asian travelogue per week this Fall has been short-lived — I finished Rhythms of a Himalayan Village in a week, but this one took much longer … Continue reading
Rhythms of a Himalayan Village by Hugh R. Downs (1980)
As we’ve settled into a new home during these COVID years, I’ve unpacked nearly all of the boxes of books I’ve had in storage. They’re now on the shelves, but most of them remain as unread as ever. In my … Continue reading
The Journey to the East by Hermann Hesse (1932)
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A Christian review of this non-Christian fantast about man’s search for knowledge — The Journey to the East by Herman Hesse (1932) Continue reading
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Why Jesus? by Ravi Zacharias (2012)
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Rediscovering His Truth in an Age of Mass Marketed Spirituality Something that drives me back again and again to Ravi Zacharias—whether it’s his books, sermons, or Let My People Think radio program—is his unique tendency to defend the Christian faith … Continue reading
Across China by Peter Jenkins (1986)
Peter Jenkins has long been a favorite of mine, for both A Walk Across America to The Walk West. When I first came across this book in college, I had yet to gain a deep interest in China. That land … Continue reading