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Book SynopsisThe 'Vicar of Baghdad' encounters daily tragedy.
What happened to his faith when a young girl in his congregation died, after much hope and prayer? He has met the best and worst: articulate, agreeable imams and rabbis; Christian venality and dishonesty. What has kept him willing to see the best? Every time he returns to Iraq he may be saying goodbye to his family for the last time. What do they think? He suffers from MS. How does he remain cheerful despite his physical weakness, and its progression? What does he say to God, alone in his study, late at night? He has been caught up in momentous events. Can he see the hand of God? Looking ahead, can he be optimistic about the future? Where are his sources of spiritual energy? He solicits prayer: why? 'Not everything God calls us to do is painless,' he comments. 'Much of my work is simply about showing love to the unlovely.'
Trade Reviewan inspiring, awesome, concise read, warmly commended across cultures, genders and generations. * English Churchman *
To win the Ultimate Christian Library award, a book must grab the average non-Christian reader at first sight. This year’s winner, Andrew White’s, does this and more, gripping the reader from its very first word. -- D Margaret Keeling * Librarians’ Christian Fellowship *
`This is a very moving book which shows how this man give his life to God through faith, determination and courage whilst suffering from multiple sclerosis. Definitely worth reading.’ -- Barbara Gardner * The Lance *
Table of ContentsContents
1. My Previous Life 7
2. Why Go Into the Fire? 23
3. The Nature of Faith 43
4. Faith Amidst Tragedy 57
5. Faith Under Attack 67
6. Loss and Gain 79
7. When My Body Fails 89
8. Bearing the Heat 97
9. The Presence of the Almighty 105
10. Moving Forward 123
11. Friends in the Fire 133
12. The Real Presence 141
Epilogue 149
Conclusion 153
