The Happy Room
by Catherine Palmer
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Three adult siblings are reunited when one of them is hospitalized with a life-threatening illness. As Julia and Peter face the reality of their younger sister''s condition, they are also forced to face unpleasant truths about growing up as missionary kids. As they reminisce about both good and bad memories of their childhood in Africa, Julia and Peter find hope, healing, and forgiveness.Tags
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An interesting novel based on the experiences of three children who were sent to boarding schools while their parents were missionaries in a foreign country.
September 2006
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Catherine Palmer is Associate Professor in Sociology at Deakin University, Australia.
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- Canonical title
- The Happy Room
- Original title
- The Happy Room
- Original publication date
- 2002-02
- People/Characters
- Julia Chappell; Debbie; Olive Mossman; Don Mossman; Heather Chappell; Jessica Chappell (show all 9); Peter Mossman; Maria; Angelo Mossman
- Dedication
- This book is for all those who seek the road through the forest.
- First words
- Julia Chappell dreaded the phone call she'd been waiting for all morning.
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- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- UPCs
- 2
