An Italian-American Major wins the love and admiration of the natives of the small Sicilian village of Adano when he tries to replace the 700-year-old town bell that was melted down by the Fascists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------.
A seasoned fisherman takes a man he has just met on the dock with him to catch bluefish off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, where they discuss fishing and the life cycle of the sea.
The author recounts his experiences as a war correspondent on Guadalcanal in 1942 and discusses the jungle environment, conversations among the men before, during, and after the battle, and describes how the wounded were evacuated from the island.
Rich in historical detail and human passion, this is the story of David Treadup, an American missionary in China, and his battle to reconcile his commitment to God with his love for the struggling Chinese peasants to whom he pledges his life.
