Synopsis
The Day the Devil Wept tells of the inspiring 25-year history of the Durham-Lesotho LINK which, through the active exercise of the Christian faith, has brought together two communities and cultures, separated by more than 6,000 miles. The numerous development projects undertaken are described from inception through to completion and how the cooperation of secular and religious authorities has benefited the poor and disadvantaged is vividly illustrated. The work involved in constructing a mountain health clinic, finding a fresh water supply for a hospital, providing food for schoolchildren, planting thousands of trees to improve the environment, designing and building a community education centre for adults and children, brought hundreds of people together as 'one body'. However, as the author realistically reveals by reference to his daily journal, not all efforts were successful and many lessons were learned. This book illustrates the socio-political aspects of Lesotho's people and gives a valuable insight into setting up a charity and the accompanying pitfalls. As we advance into the twenty-first century this book is an essential read for those working and studying in the fields of theology, development and history.
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About the Author
Dr Peter Green was Deputy Principal of the College of St Hild and St Bede in the University of Durham, is a licensed minister and qualified psychologist and teacher. He founded the Durham- Lesotho LINK in 1986 and has worked on international development projects in thirty-six countries with the World Bank, the European Union and the United Nations. In 1994, Queen Elizabeth II honoured Peter Green with Membership of the Order of the British Empire. When he is in the UK, he lives in Durham City with his wife, Pam.
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