Jesus is Bangala.

It's complete. I'm left with the knowledge of that which was once not there and a story that will forever be in my mind. Isn't that how all books are? Once finished, they spring through your memory in the most random of times bringing the ideas and themes straight to the forefront of your thoughts. My most recent read was The Poisonwood Bible. Just as other books based in foreign countries, my false concept of a land that I've never stepped foot on is shattered.

The Poisonwood Bible is the story of the Pierce family. Led by Nathan Pierce, his wife and four daughters follow him into the heart of the Congo to be missionaries. The tale is told by the wife and her four daughters. Through this story you begin to break the surface of understanding what Africa truly is. It's a country that has been manhandled by the world and left in shambles. The book gives ideas on how the world should go about fixing this wounded country, but as the book alludes it's not one action but many actions that will hopefully bring the country to it's feet.

I'd recommend this book to anyone.