The Poisonwood Bible
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver is an International Edition published by Faber & Faber in 2017, featuring 546 pages in English. This novel narrates the experiences of an American missionary family in the Congo during a significant period in African history. The story centers on Nathan Price, a fervent evangelical Baptist, who embarks on a missionary journey with his wife and four daughters in 1959, bringing with them their beliefs and possessions, only to face transformative challenges in a foreign land.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life, religion, and the complexities of cultural encounters. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of the five women in the Price family, providing insight into their struggles and growth amidst the backdrop of the Belgian Congo. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intersections of faith and history, as well as the diverse paths to understanding and redemption.
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Barbara Kingsolver’s acclaimed international bestseller tells the story of an American missionary family in the Congo during a poignant chapter in African history. It spins the tale of the fierce evangelical Baptist, Nathan Price, who takes his wife and four daughters on a missionary journey into the heart of darkness of the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them to Africa all they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it – from garden seeds to the King James Bible – is calamitously transformed on African soil. Told from the perspective of the five women, this is a compelling exploration of African history, religion, family, and the many paths to redemption.
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