Peace Child

Peace Child is an intricate, detailed picture of the Sawi lifestyle in the former Netherlands New Guinea. Don Richardson creates an elaborate setting providing the background to a culture of betrayal, murder, headhunting and cannibalism.
The story delves into missionary history and describes individuals who ventured into the unknown with the sole purpose of spreading the gospel.
The most fascinating aspect of the book is Richardson’s eloquent portrayal of cultures colliding for Christ. Neither “better,” just different; growing, building and changing together to form unity and peace. The book relays the powerful message of change through Jesus Christ and the effort of numerous missionary couples against all odds.
The author, Don Richardson, and his wife were some of the first missionary couples to live among the Sawi. Based on the love of Jesus Christ, community is created based on commonality and a growing acceptance of things new and unique.
Peace Child unfolds into a tale about the grace of Jesus Christ.