Gracias Perú

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Memoir (General non-fiction and Christian trade 5.5” x 8.5” 318 pages), available to booksellers in laminated hardcover (ISBN: 9781949596182 $25.99), paperback (ISBN: 9780692080153 $14.99) and eBook (ISBN: 9781949596168 $4.99).

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“This is the story of my life in Peru as I moved into the new Latin American Church and the new social order emerging in most of Latin America at the time. It is like the stories of many people my age who have had to grow and stretch themselves into a new era, some with more success than others, but all carrying the wounds of change and the conflicts that change brings in its wake. I hope that this account of my life in Peru will help you to consider your own life’s journey to be a gift from God, one that you try to carry forward through joys and struggles the best you can.” –GRACIAS PERÚ, Chapter 1

Praise by Readers, 5-Star Reviews

“The greatest gift of this book is getting to meet Tom Shea, an unassuming ‘Israelite without guile,’ with his visionary’s trust in Providence that frees him to be brave, original, yet never foolhardy. The unassuming but grounded saintliness of this zealous, unselfish disciple, and his love for the people he has come to serve shines on every page.“ –rtc

“My copy of Gracias Peru arrived 3 days ago, and I started reading it that evening. It’s hard to put down . . . What a journey. I’m halfway through and can’t wait to continue the read tonight.” –Bonnie P.

“This book, written from a grateful heart with high resolve . . . and a lot of fascinating mission and parish stories, . . . shows in addition the enthusiasm of the compassionate adventurer. He finds friends everywhere and supports them well. When he is rebuffed at times . . . he gets into some polemics but usually can find (in time) reason and seasons for forgiveness. A five-star read, in my opinion.” –K.C.

“I loved this book. Its easy reading style made me feel like I was walking along with him at every stage of his missionary journey. His deep love for his adoptive country and its people is truly inspirational. Despite the many ups and downs throughout his many years, he has managed to keep the faith and fight the good fight! My hat is tipped to all men and women who give up all to make a difference in the lives of others no matter where they may be.” –John M.

“A wonderfully detailed account of the life of an American priest who chose and was chosen to serve the dedicated Christian people of Latin America. Nothing was left out here . . . the joy, the struggle, the pain.” –Denis

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