The Smile of a Ragpicker: The Life of Satoko Kitahara Convert and Servant of the Slums of Tokyo Glynn Fr PaulPaperback
Following his acclaimed work, A Song for Nagasaki, in which Fr. Paul Glynn told the powerful story of Dr. Nagai, a Christian convert of remarkable courage and compassion who ministered to the many…
Specifikacia The Smile of a Ragpicker: The Life of Satoko Kitahara Convert and Servant of the Slums of Tokyo Glynn Fr PaulPaperback
Following his acclaimed work, A Song for Nagasaki, in which Fr. Paul Glynn told the powerful story of Dr. Nagai, a Christian convert of remarkable courage and compassion who ministered to the many victims of the atomic bomb attack, The Smile of a Ragpicker brings us the heroic and moving story of Satoko Kitahara, a young, beautiful woman of wealth who gave up her riches and comfort to became one with the ragpickers. She plunged into the life of the poor, regardless of the consequences.In nine remarkable years at Sumida Park in Tokyo, Satoko showed through her Christian commitment and serenity how the lives of so many people could be changed by one person. Importantly, she helped the poor recover their self respect and dignity.In finding Christ, Satoko found herself. The journey was not easy but her strong new Christian faith assured her that Christ would