Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.

Congolese Grandpa; a Life of War, Work and Worship

ebook
1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available
A fascinating man. A fascinating life. A fascinating country. All of these elements apply to this tale.Evariste was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo whilst it was still known as Zaire and held as a Belgian colony. Unique in this era, he received an education and was trained under Belgian doctors as a medical assistant, performing all the duties of a doctor and pharmacist. This education in turn saw him recruited into politics at the time of their independence, caught in the midst of a civil war, and fleeing into exile when his party leader was murdered. Evariste spent thirty-three years exiled in Uganda before he was able to return home. During this time he continued his medical work and political involvement, before becoming enmeshed in community development works.He has had multiple wives, many girlfriends, and a wealth of children. He was raised Catholic in a family that continued traditional witchcraft and worship of their ancestors. His children saw the damage these caused in his life and the poverty it bestowed upon him. They prayed for him and he was saved. Today he is in his eighties, but he is not above climbing onto the back of a motorbike and touring the countryside if it means possible improvement opportunities for his nation.In this gripping biography, Shannon Buchbach captures all the fascinating intrigue of Evariste's life and the greater happenings in the Democratic Republic of Congo whilst remaining true to the tale's personal heartbeat.
  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

  • Formats

  • Languages

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

Languages

  • English

Loading