Illustrated with photos and a map, here are the very real stories of how and why five refugees escaped from genocide in southern Sudan and Darfur, made their way through Egypt and smuggled into Israel, the only country their Islamic government prohibited them from entering. In desperation they fled across the border anyway, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. No food. No money. No papers. No possessions. Just thankful to be alive.
When hundreds of these tall, dark Africans showed up in the popular beach town of Eilat, at the southern tip of Israel, and a group of them entered the Shelter Hostel run by John and Judy Pex, curiosities were piqued. As the Pexes learned the almost-unbelievable stories of mostly-Christian Sudanese refugees, Judy began to interview and write the stories. She shares the first-hand accounts of Gabriel, Muna Maria, Yien and Rose from South Sudan, as well as Muna from Darfur.
Chapter subtitles such as, "Bullets like Rain," "God Knows our Suffering," "No One Will Know When We Kill You," Tea and Torture in Khartoum," and "A Miraculous Reunion" express the extremes of these true stories, which represent many thousands of others. Many are still happening.
And why were they overjoyed to be in Israel? The Sudanese refugees in Israel believe that a prophecy in Isaiah chapter 18 speaks of them: "At that time gifts will be brought to the Lord Almighty (to Mount Zion) from a people tall and smooth-skinned."
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PRAISE FOR "A PEOPLE TALL AND SMOOTH":
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"Stories of resilience, determination and the choice for freedom - at all cost." ~ Joan Hecht, author of THE JOURNEY OF THE LOST BOYS
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"These stories will gladden -- and tear -- your heart." ~ Stuart Briscoe, pastor/author/broadcaster
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"These Sudanese refugee stories remind us of Hebrews 11:16: 'But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country.' Their stories will challenge [us] to be salt and light to those seeking such a land." ~ Corey Odden, Voice of the Martyrs
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When hundreds of these tall, dark Africans showed up in the popular beach town of Eilat, at the southern tip of Israel, and a group of them entered the Shelter Hostel run by John and Judy Pex, curiosities were piqued. As the Pexes learned the almost-unbelievable stories of mostly-Christian Sudanese refugees, Judy began to interview and write the stories. She shares the first-hand accounts of Gabriel, Muna Maria, Yien and Rose from South Sudan, as well as Muna from Darfur.
Chapter subtitles such as, "Bullets like Rain," "God Knows our Suffering," "No One Will Know When We Kill You," Tea and Torture in Khartoum," and "A Miraculous Reunion" express the extremes of these true stories, which represent many thousands of others. Many are still happening.
And why were they overjoyed to be in Israel? The Sudanese refugees in Israel believe that a prophecy in Isaiah chapter 18 speaks of them: "At that time gifts will be brought to the Lord Almighty (to Mount Zion) from a people tall and smooth-skinned."
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PRAISE FOR "A PEOPLE TALL AND SMOOTH":
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"Stories of resilience, determination and the choice for freedom - at all cost." ~ Joan Hecht, author of THE JOURNEY OF THE LOST BOYS
.............
"These stories will gladden -- and tear -- your heart." ~ Stuart Briscoe, pastor/author/broadcaster
.............
"These Sudanese refugee stories remind us of Hebrews 11:16: 'But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country.' Their stories will challenge [us] to be salt and light to those seeking such a land." ~ Corey Odden, Voice of the Martyrs
A People Tall and Smooth: Stories of Escape from Sudan to Israel
Illustrated with photos and a map, here are the very real stories of how and why five refugees escaped from genocide in southern Sudan and Darfur, made their way through Egypt and smuggled into Israel, the only country their Islamic government prohibited them from entering. In desperation they fled across the border anyway, with nothing but the clothes on their backs. No food. No money. No papers. No possessions. Just thankful to be alive.
When hundreds of these tall, dark Africans showed up in the popular beach town of Eilat, at the southern tip of Israel, and a group of them entered the Shelter Hostel run by John and Judy Pex, curiosities were piqued. As the Pexes learned the almost-unbelievable stories of mostly-Christian Sudanese refugees, Judy began to interview and write the stories. She shares the first-hand accounts of Gabriel, Muna Maria, Yien and Rose from South Sudan, as well as Muna from Darfur.
Chapter subtitles such as, "Bullets like Rain," "God Knows our Suffering," "No One Will Know When We Kill You," Tea and Torture in Khartoum," and "A Miraculous Reunion" express the extremes of these true stories, which represent many thousands of others. Many are still happening.
And why were they overjoyed to be in Israel? The Sudanese refugees in Israel believe that a prophecy in Isaiah chapter 18 speaks of them: "At that time gifts will be brought to the Lord Almighty (to Mount Zion) from a people tall and smooth-skinned."
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PRAISE FOR "A PEOPLE TALL AND SMOOTH":
----------------------------------------------------------------------
"Stories of resilience, determination and the choice for freedom - at all cost." ~ Joan Hecht, author of THE JOURNEY OF THE LOST BOYS
.............
"These stories will gladden -- and tear -- your heart." ~ Stuart Briscoe, pastor/author/broadcaster
.............
"These Sudanese refugee stories remind us of Hebrews 11:16: 'But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country.' Their stories will challenge [us] to be salt and light to those seeking such a land." ~ Corey Odden, Voice of the Martyrs
When hundreds of these tall, dark Africans showed up in the popular beach town of Eilat, at the southern tip of Israel, and a group of them entered the Shelter Hostel run by John and Judy Pex, curiosities were piqued. As the Pexes learned the almost-unbelievable stories of mostly-Christian Sudanese refugees, Judy began to interview and write the stories. She shares the first-hand accounts of Gabriel, Muna Maria, Yien and Rose from South Sudan, as well as Muna from Darfur.
Chapter subtitles such as, "Bullets like Rain," "God Knows our Suffering," "No One Will Know When We Kill You," Tea and Torture in Khartoum," and "A Miraculous Reunion" express the extremes of these true stories, which represent many thousands of others. Many are still happening.
And why were they overjoyed to be in Israel? The Sudanese refugees in Israel believe that a prophecy in Isaiah chapter 18 speaks of them: "At that time gifts will be brought to the Lord Almighty (to Mount Zion) from a people tall and smooth-skinned."
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PRAISE FOR "A PEOPLE TALL AND SMOOTH":
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"Stories of resilience, determination and the choice for freedom - at all cost." ~ Joan Hecht, author of THE JOURNEY OF THE LOST BOYS
.............
"These stories will gladden -- and tear -- your heart." ~ Stuart Briscoe, pastor/author/broadcaster
.............
"These Sudanese refugee stories remind us of Hebrews 11:16: 'But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country.' Their stories will challenge [us] to be salt and light to those seeking such a land." ~ Corey Odden, Voice of the Martyrs
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940149981755 |
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| Publisher: | CLADACH Publishing |
| Publication date: | 02/04/2015 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 220 |
| File size: | 714 KB |
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