Confrontations within the Chinese culture were avoided, even if it required lying, which meant Grace’s family were often told what others thought they wanted to hear. The stories also portray the cultural differences that shaped the world views of a people and culture who believe in Buddhism, Confucianism and Communism.įor example, Grace and her family learned Confucianism was based on blood relationship and social responsibility with foreign relationships, such as with missionaries, given little consideration. Written in first person, the exotic stories are told in chronological order and share Grace’s personal spiritual struggles and growth as well as those of her sons and husband. Some read like adventure stories, while others are tales of risk and intrigue, but all stories reflect the importance of a missionary’s relationship with God and the Holy Spirit who guides and directs them. Set in Hong Kong and Mainland China, Oregon author Grace Jacob’s forty-eight true short stories span twenty-nine years of her family’s missionary journey, from 1986 to 2015.
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