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October 22, 2007
Libraries and A French Tale
For all you bibliophiles out there this is for you - something a friend sent me the other day. You might need something to catch the drool...
Also, Josh and I have been reading Marc Mailloux's book, God Still Loves the French. I'm enjoying it on so many levels. He studied at the seminary where I lived eleven years ago and all his references to the town of Aix-en-Provence enliven my own memories of that delicious place. His stories of cultural faux-pas on his own side in France and on the part of his wife in the States are hilarious. (His wife once called a doctor in South Carolina, where they were raising support for the mission field, and told the secretary she needed an urgent rendezvous with the doctor...)
But more than that I love the simple, straight forward narrative that tells the story of God's faithfulness to this one man and his family. Through various trials, sufferings and lots of hard work, they endeavoured to take the Gospel to France, and God was with them every step of the way. It's easy to see reading his story - why can't I see with the same clarity looking at my own?
Anyway, if you're interested in things francais and want to read a good story get your hands on this book.
Book Reviews | By j and b | 01:58 PM
Comments
wow. What amazing pics. Can't wait to see you in the Lakes!
Posted by: Abigail at October 26, 2007 10:21 AM
I enjoyed the link, Bry! Those libraries are stunning. I've never wanted to *be* a book before. Ha.
Posted by: RT at October 23, 2007 04:46 PM
That sounds great. Now that our house is mostly done (yea!) I'll be needing a good book soon.
And I'm glad you described Aix as 'delicious.'
Posted by: Moriah at October 23, 2007 03:50 AM