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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Give Them a Way Out Feb 06, 2006
By John W. Stouffer
This book documents Steve and his family's work in Kenya. They are on a mission to bring food and hope in a region where there is so little. This is a story about perservering in the face of adversity.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Faith-building reading Feb 06, 2006
By R. Hollenbach
Over the years I have followed Steve's ministry via the emails he and Nancy have written. Their emails became a regular part of my devotions. Steve left a promising business career in the U.S. in order to serve God and people in Kenya. This book is an absolute must for anyone who wants to put their career in perspective.
It's easy to read, because each section is just a page or two long. Pick it up, put it down. But be warned: putting it down is hard to do!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Very Readable, Heartfelt Story of Living and Working in Kenya to Make a Difference Jan 16, 2007
By D. McKenna
This very informative, emotional, and ultimately hopeful book unfolds as a series of e-mails that shares the lives of the Peifer Family as they serve as missionaries in Kijabe, Kenya. Through Steve's writings you'll learn about the missionary program they became involved with, what everyday life is like in Kenya, statistical data is woven into the stories of the country to frame the life of the people of Kenya -- but more than all of that you will be introduced to the wonderful people that Steve and his family have come to know and share their lives with, the beautiful children they have had the opportunity to work with. Steve's gift of humor may begin an e-mail, with the sad realities of the poverty of the country overwhelming you by the end of the same e-mail. It is a very personal, heartfelt account of their lives that tells of their work and commitment to bring a much needed food program and computer program to as many children as they can, to make a difference one school at a time, one child at a time, as the programs continue to grow. This book is one that can answer the questions, "How can I help? How can I make a difference in this crazy world?" Through the purchase of Your Pal, Steve you will be making a difference; after reading the book you will most likely feel that you need to get more involved. Buy books for all your friends, share, spread the word, it will make a difference!
This book is Steve Dec 27, 2008
By Ryan
I have worked with Steve at Rift Valley Academy for the past 3.5 years, and this book reflects what it's like to work with him and know him. He's funny. He keeps you on your toes. He's not what you'd expect when you hear "missionary in Africa." His heart is deep. He has an unhealthy obsession with Neil Diamond. He loves Jesus. He doesn't take himself too seriously. He takes caring for the poor and helping others very seriously.
If you want to get to know a great guy, come work with us at RVA. If you're not feeling that, read Your Pal, Steve. And if you want to read the second best book about being a 21st century missionary in Kenya, read .All That You Can't Leave Behind: A Rookie Missionary's Life In Africa. (Shameless self-promotion)
And be ready for book number two from Steve. I hear it's coming out next year.
An inspiration to all Jul 25, 2008
By Page Turner
The Peifer family's work in Africa is tremendously inspiring, and Steve's record of their journey, which is both poignant and funny, really makes you feel like a friend from the start.
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