In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson risked their lives to share the gospel with the Sawi people of New Guinea. Here is their unforgettable story of living among these headhunters and cannibals who valued treachery through fattening victims with friendship before the slaughter. God gave Don and Carol the key to the Sawi hearts via a redemptive analogy from their own mythology. The "peace child" became the secret to unlocking a value system that existed through generations over centuries, possibly millenniums, of time. This analogy became a stepping-stone by which the gospel came into the Sawi culture and started both a spiritual and social revolution from within. With an epilogue updating how the gospel impacted the Sawi, this missionary classic will inspire a new generation of readers to hear this unforgettable story and the lessons it teaches us about communicating with Christ in a meaningful way to those around us.
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"This book tells of the amazing experiences a missionary family has working with tribal people. This book opens up your eyes to finding ways to share the Gospel with people in a way that they will understand it. There are opportunities within every culture to use that culture to share Christ, if you only look!" — Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
"This book tells of the amazing experiences a missionary family has working with tribal people. This book opens up your eyes to finding ways to share the Gospel with people in a way that they will understand it. There are opportunities within every culture to use that culture to share Christ, if you only look!"
“Paul Michael‘s resonant voice and deft narration capture the risk taht misionaries Don and Carol Richardson took in 1962 when they moved to New Guinea…Michael’s understated portrayal of tribalism, headhunting, and cannibalism sounds fully authentic…Michael’s polished performance of what the Sawi tribes deemed honorable is chilling and hard to forget. This unforgettable story demonstrates some of the personal costs of missionary work.”
" Don Richardson's account of his struggle to bring the message of the Gospel to a people who revered treachery and deceit so highly, they admired Judas for his betrayal of Christ. "
" I'm reading this book for my Missions class in school, I just started it yesterday. I've been told it's the best book in the class. It's about a tribe of cannibles and the missionary who is used of God to change there way of life by bringing them the gospel. I love to read these types of books because it helps me to see the real reason why I pray for missionaries. These are real people and real places! "
" The writer took too long to say what he had to say. "
" I read this years ago in Bible school. It amazed me how God provided a cultural key for sharing the story of Jesus with a primitive group of people. "
" this is a phenominal true story. i love how this couple really takes the gospel to the culture and doesnt just try to change the culture. "
" This is a great book. Written by a missionary about his struggles to get through to the cannibal tribes, and make them understand the love and mercy Jesus had toward them. "
" Wow, really good book! I think I cried somewhere in there, I can't remember. But it truly is a great book. I think I remember reading that it's true too! Great, great book. "
" Definitely interesting. I was amused at someone else pointing out how many exclamation points there are. I hadn't really noticed. Yes. There are lots of them. The story itself is amazing Worth the time to read it. "
" The true story of Missionary Don Richardson,his family and their adventure in reaching the Sawi people of Iran Jaya. Very adventurous! This man found a story in the Sawi legends that was an inroad for the gospel of Jesus. "
" A little graphic in the first section but it sets the stage for what kind of civilization these missionaries were dealing with. Really an amazing book. "
" Really interesting story of learning the culture of an unreached tribe. Brave people! "
" Another read from Africa. The language style reminded me of textbooks I read in my college Anthropology classes. The images painted were graphic and violent at times, but fairly PG. This definitely gives insight into the trials many Missionaries faced. "
" Another great book about missions. "
" Incredible missionary story that explains how Don Richardson used tribal customs (guesome as they were) as redemptive analogies in leading a whole primitive, cannibilistic people group to Christ, the ultimate Peace Child. "
" Good book. About God's grace being extended and reveled to all people. "
" I have a hard time giving 5 stars to a book. I was grossed out in the first chapter where the one guy was fattened with friendship for slaughter. Then you get sort of used to it. It was amazing how much the people changed when they were introduced to Christ. "
" Exciting story of sharing the gospel in a world that lives by another set of values and principles. "
" I grew up reading this book many times. EXCELLENT! "
" Excellent reading choice and a good example of how a sovereign God is able to put traces of the truths of His gospel in any culture, even in one untouched by civilization! "
" Good story, worth reading, worth sharing. Encouraging for those who have fear the potential danger in world missions. "
" This was fascinating. It was the story of missionary couple who went to New Guinea (small island above australia) to teach the Gospel of Christ to the cannibal headhunters. Highly recommend. I own this book if anyone wants to borrow it. "
" Fantastic and inspiring story. This really gives insight into another culture and its struggles. Not necessarily the best written book but the story carries it along and is definitely worth your time. "
" Beautiful book! Missionary work is hard and grueling and might go for decades with no measurable success. Although at this point in my life I am having trouble with the whole idea of missions work. I am leaning more towards the idea that we ought to just leave people alone. "
" I'd give this book ten stars if I could. It was awesome. "
" I was amazed how God speaks to all people in the way they would understand and be able, in turn, to respond to God. This story showed me how God is truly redemptive and significant to each culture. "
" I teared up during this book! It was that amazing! The message of the Gospel looks different in every culture, but the great thing is that it is universal. "
" A great, easy read on missions in Papua New Guinea. Richardson tells the story of his life and ministry and how God worked in the hearts of the tribal people. "
Don Richardson is one of the most read authors on Christian missions alive today. He is also the author of several books, all of which focus on what he calls his redemptive analogy thesis: the idea that each culture has some story, ritual, or tradition that can be used to illustrate and apply the Christian gospel message.
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.
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