On the Far Side of Liglig Mountain: Adventures of an American Family in Nepal

This is one of the most honest books on the joys and struggles of a missionary/NGO worker. Too many stories are from people who remember only the good and not the immense struggle that living and helping another culture can bring. This book should be required reading for those planning on doing development work in under developed countries and who plan on working directly with the people of that country.

While reading this book, I often had to stop to read passages (even entire chapters) to my husband...I just had to share! It tells in an engaging way about life in a place I can only imagine...the armchair traveller will just get completely absorbed in this description of life far away. It's funny and extremely well-written. His "Don't Let the Goats Eat the Loquat Trees" should be read first for maximum enjoyment.

After reading Dr Hales first book - Don't let the goats eat the loquat trees, I couldn't wait to read this book. The reality of his adventures and the honesty of his faith made me long to return to Nepal. Being willing to forgo the luxuries of America, Dr Hale was led to serve in Nepal, raise a family and be a Christian witness to the people. The style of writing was quite enjoyable and the content real, so easy to imagine being right there with him. I could only hope for another book of his.