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 Your Pal, Steve Feb 25, 2008
Having seen Steve Peifer on CNN Heroes Awards, and You Tube videos, I was additionally inspired by his book. It's just like reading your own personal emails from him. While there is the occasional typo,it's not preachy or pretentious,and his deep devotion to his family,faith and ministry are awesome. He's got a great sense of humor which must really help him out in the midst of struggles of real life in Kenya. I hope & pray his work will continue to grow, especially in light of recent turmoil. If you're not expecting a novel then you won't be disappointed in his style, and hopefully rewarded by inspiration leading to action.
Honest, Heartfelt, & Humorous Sep 10, 2007
An amazing, honest, heartfelt and humorous collection of email letters written by Steve who lives and works with his family at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya, Africa. From adjusting to life in Africa to adopting 2 African children, you will not only gain a glimpse of the hardships many Kenyans face but also a compassion for the people like Steve who are doing their best to help make a better life for the children in Kenya. A must read for anyone who wants to know what life as a missionary is like or wants to know how their financial contribution CAN make a difference.
This is a book that has to be shared... Jul 23, 2007
I read this book from cover to cover while flying home after hearing Steve speak. Steve is a wonderful story teller - I laughed and I cried when I read this book. I'm going to write on the inside of the cover "Read this and then send it to someone else, because this book is the kind that has to be shared". And then I'm going to send it on to someone else that I'm sure will love the book as much as I did.
Inspiring, Hysterical, Honest Jul 02, 2007
I know this family personally and worked with them at Rift Valley Academy. They are very down-to-earth people and it was fun to revisit the names and places where I lived through the pages of this wonderful book. They are inspiring and set an example of following God step by step in obedience. The anecdotes are hysterical, nearly as funny as Steve himself. You will find yourself laughing out loud! The descriptions of the problems in Kenya, the lives of missionaries and their kids and the questions they raise for Steve and his family are honest and thought-provoking. A very meaningful read and a way to put a face with the myriad of problems facing Africa today.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you will be moved Jun 23, 2007
To date I have purchased 5 "Your Pal, Steve" books. I kept giving them away before I could finish it. This is a book for everyone to read. If you have ever lived in a dorm (esp. a boarding school), if you've ever been a missionary, if you've ever adopted twins, if you've ever been to Africa, you will find yourself here. If you haven't done any of these, you will think that you have by the time you finish the book.
Steve is a funny, self-effacing, "every man", even more, he and his family are amazing, kind, super-heroes on earth. They have affected more lives than a billionaire and continue to bring hope to 10,000 school children every day. Thank you, Steve, for teaching me not to become accostomed to hunger and calloused to need.
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