Father Damien, a Catholic priest, is sent to an Indian reservation to bring the heathen to God in 1912. He writes reports to the Pope - telling of his progress, begging for guidance - but never gets a reply. We learn, over the years to 1996, of his friends and his trials, triumphs and joys. A truly delicious book. DON'T LOOK AT THE BACK OF THE PAPERBACK EDITION UNTIL YOU'VE READ THE PROLOGUE!!!
(Julie Higgins - bwl 20 September 2003 ) |