Travels with a Primate: Around the World with Archbishop Robert Runcie - Softcover

Waite, Terry

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9781909269163: Travels with a Primate: Around the World with Archbishop Robert Runcie

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ISBN 10: 1909269166 ISBN 13: 9781909269163

Publisher: Silvertail Books

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From darkest Africa to the darker and infinitely wetter birthplace of John Knox, from the remote expanse of the Alaska Highway to parts of the Antipodes that even Bill Bryson could not reach, Terry Waite takes us on a guided tour across the globe in the company of Dr Robert Runcie. Even an Archbishop has little control over wars and missed connections, floods and food poisoning, but this Primate sailed majestically through the most troubled of waters, as his companions baled energetically in his wake. Travels with a Primate is the hilarious and affectionate story of the trials and tribulations they encountered, and a delightful tribute to an enduring friendship.

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About the Author:

TERRY WAITE CBE was Advisor to the Archbishop of Canterbury 1980-92, and is the author of Taken on Trust and Footfalls in Memory.

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Waite was adviser to Archbishop of Canterbury on Anglican Communication Affairs from 1980 to 1992. He got this job because of his love for travel, an interest he shared with the Archbishop. Together they went around the world, visiting such places as Australia, Africa, Scotland, New York, Alaska and China for their ministry. This book is the result of their journeys. Part memoir, part travelog, Waite's account is humorous and witty. Hand-drawn illustrations at the beginning of each chapter capture the essence of the tale that is about to unfold. Asides or comments about the country they visited are thrown in at unexpected moments, adding a sparkle of delight to the story as when he emphaszies that not all 20 of the Primates they visited in Scotland arrived in the same taxi. But what makes this book so enjoyable is that the great friendship, affection, and respect that Waite and the Archbishop have for each other really shines throughout each tale. Recommended for all public libraries. Stephanie Papa, Baltimore Cty. Circuit Court Law Lib., MD
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