A Hundred Camels: A Mission Doctor's Sojourn and Murder Trial in Somalia

Great story - a missionary doctor who didn't impose his beliefs on those in the country but was there to live out his faith and serve others. I know a nurse who was trained when he was in the country - she is now is the USA and she as a Muslim woman speaks so highly of this doctor.

This book is enlightening and compassionate. I enjoyed reading about the lives of missionaries and Somalians at a time just prior to the expulsion of foreigners. I am struck by the courage of the doctor and his family who went to this primitive outpost without the training/preperation usually provided. I highly recommend this book for those who want to experience the daily challenges and horrific incidents that occur routinely in impoverished nations.

This is a fascinating book written in an easy to read style. Both my husband and I read it, and it kept our attention to the end. Will now donate the book to my church library for the enjoyment of others.

What an amazing story and family. I could not put the book down.

Dr. Miller was taken to trial over the death of a man injured in an auto accident that took place prior to the doctor's family arriving in Somalia. Dr. Miller cared for the man after the accident, until his death. But this book is more than just a court murder case. It is the story of a young doctor who takes his family into Africa on a medical missionary emergency term of one year. Dr. Miller's wife, with reservations, agrees to the commitment, even with very little lead introduction time for learning any language or customs. Even their 3 children (the oldest being this book's editor) were eager for this "envisioned" African-safari-type adventure.The lack of preparation for the tasks ahead make for an interesting story of this family's missionary year. You will enjoy hearing of the treatment difficulties for patients. You learn about the lifestyle of the poor country, especially in and around Jamama, which is nearly on the Equator.The incident of how the writing began, found in the Author's Preface, adds to the value of why this story just had to be shared. Although Dr. Miller and his wife are of a Mennonite background, this is a rewarding read for anyone interested in the struggles of mission work, how it impacts a young family, the struggles and fears of mission work in another country, and how it can touch others as wonderfully as the lives of the missionary family.Dr. Miller proves through his own story, that there are exceptional, moral, friendly, gracious, and caring people in every culture, religion, and economic level. If nothing else, you will come away very, very thankful for American health care.This book should be on the shelf of every Christian library. Fortunately the book does not cost the price of "A Hundred Camels."

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