Called
by Marlena Fiol, PhD, and Ed O’Connor, PhD
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Pub Date Nov 02 2021 | Archive Date Oct 01 2021
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Description
Some have a story. They had a mission.
CALLED is an expansive historical novel that brings to life the extraordinary contributions of two medical pioneers in the wilds of Paraguay. In their fierce determination to save floundering communities across the country, and to battle the stigma and shame of leprosy, John and Clara faced intractable opposition from many fronts: a medical community that rejected their unorthodox and revolutionary practices, governments that threatened imprisonment, and neighboring villagers who vowed to kill them.
Their story provides a living example of fully embracing John's favorite scripture, "Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
If you love grand tales of adventure, service, and romance -- with unforgettable characters in foreign settings that will sweep you away, find out why readers are raving about CALLED.
Advance Praise
“CALLED is a decades-spanning story that is suffused with emotion. The prose is refreshingly
tender and honest.”
—BookLife Prize Critic’s Report
“Dr. John Schmidt was a man of integrity - headstrong and determined - and the relationships of those close to him were sometimes strained and difficult. His wife Clara was strong, loyal, haunted by self-doubt while full of compassion and love for others. Together they revolutionized established practices for the treatment of leprosy and reduced the prejudice and fear surrounding the disease. All this, while battling difficult living conditions in Paraguay, anxiety regarding continued funding, constant negotiating with Mennonite colony leaders, and raising a large family. Working through these complications and uncertainties makes John and Clara’s story well worth reading.”
—Lori Wise, U.S. Records and Library, Mennonite Central Committee
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781737531401 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
