Call of a Coward: The God of Moses and the Middle-Class Housewife is one of the most honest books I've read in a long time. Seems so often Christians are determined to appear more in control than is realistic. In her book about their family's (unexpected to her) trip to serve as missionaries in Guatemala, Marcia Moston never shows off or lets the reader think that she has it all figured out. How refreshing.
From the time her husband shares of his desire to leave their comfortable New Jersey home for Central America, Moston expresses her doubts, frustrations and fears at being somewhere totally foreign. The encouraging part, however, is how the Lord slowly works on her heart and gives her a love for the people they're helping. And when that time comes to an end, her deep affection for the people they'd grown close to is very sweet to read.
The story doesn't end there though. Moston also shares about their lives after returning to the US. And while they seem to spend a lot of time scratching their heads wondering what's ahead, the Lord was always right by their sides. The miracle of jobs, house buying and re-exploring the mission field later on is an encouragement.
I'd say that this book is perfect for anyone who thinks that being a Christian is about having all the answers. Clearly, that's just not the case.
(i received this book free to review from thomas nelson/booksneeze)