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Legacy a missionary's life
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- Book Synopsis
- In the 1950s, a young English couple and their baby set sail for the remote Cook Islands, answering a call to serve as missionaries. Through a treasure trove of heartfelt letters and evocative photographs, you can follow as their story unfolds-a time of faith, resilience, and hard work in an unfamiliar land. Immersed in the rich culture and warmth of the Ma¯ori people, they embraced island life, facing both beauty and hardship. When their second child was born amid a life-threatening complication and scarce medical resources, their courage was tested like never before. Meanwhile, their firstborn flourished in the Cook Islands, growing into a confident, humorous child, fully embracing the rhythms of island life-barefoot adventures, chicken chasing, and cheeky exchanges in the local language. At its heart, Legacy is a story of family, faith, and the kindness of a welcoming community. It captures the simple joys of island life, the deep connections formed across cultures, and the courage that carried them through every challenge-a testament to the beauty of finding home in the most unexpected places. The letters are a legacy left to shine a light on what life was like for this young missionary family and the impact their experience would have on generations to follow.
- About The Author
- Simeon Sturney is an experienced through-the-gate prison chaplain and a former managing chaplain at one of the largest Women's prisons in Western Europe. He is the author of You, Me and the Butterfly, One Mile to Make a Difference and Gate Happy.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781917455213
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Malcolm Down Publishing, (19 June 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 146
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 165 x 190 x 12 mm
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