Reviewed by: Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader

Introduction

Book or Media Title:

My father’s gift: how one man’s purpose became a journey of hope and healing

Author or Producer:

Sixtus Z. Atabong, PA-C

Publisher or Studio:

Koehlerbooks

Publication or Release Date:

2018

Format (i.e., print book, ebook, CD, DVD, movie, TV show, YouTube video, etc.):

Paperback

Length (i.e., 350 pages, 1 hour 45 minutes, etc.):

297 pages

OVERVIEW

Sixtus Atabong traveled to the United States to fulfill a dream of his own and that of his father’s. From a poor beginning in West Africa, he hoped to extend healing and love through sustainable health care in third world countries, particularly his own. The author tells of his impoverished youth, his desire to follow his father’s dream and the many hardships as well as wonderful blessings that occur as he comes to the United States and begins his study. The resulting clinics and health care are inspiring; so is the author’s personal life as he attempts to live for God and others.

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

4

Suggested Audience:

Anyone interested in medical work and Christian biographies.

Christian Impact:

The author has a dream of medical facilities in his home country and nothing deters his determination and trust in God that this will become an actuality.

Other Notes:

Many black and white photos at the end of each chapter really bring home the author’s life, family and accomplishments.

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