Tuk-tuks, Whiteboards, and Sticky Rice: Tales from Beyond the Mekong - Softcover

Whetham, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1915046289 ISBN 13: 9781915046284

Publisher: Malcolm Down Publishing Limited, 2022

Synopsis

There is a land beyond the Mekong: mysterious, isolated, a backpacker must-see, cultural melting pot, natural wonder, and an immersive experience into Buddhism. Tuk Tuks, Whiteboards and Sticky Rice is an invitation to join a teacher and his family as they seek to live out the life of faith in this beautiful, challenging and needy country.

What is it like to live in a far-away land among people with dramatically different languages, belief systems, and ways of seeing the world? What can family life and witness look like? How can teaching be professional and uphold integrity while acting as a signpost to good news?

Tuk Tuks, Whiteboards and Sticky Rice is a testament to how God partners with ordinary people, everyday life, and even mistakes to draw people closer to Him. It is for all who long to witness cross-culturally through their vocation, particularly English teachers overseas, but also those seeking to connect with Asian people, from the Mekong region and further afield.

Join Daniel and Mei and their family as they negotiate the life of a young couple living overseas. The vivid account of their adventures, the sights and sounds – the food, the smells, the mosquitoes – jump out of every page. But the story is more than that. It is the story of the faithfulness of God in providing for and directing them...Highly recommended!
Richard Harvey, All Nations College, England

A highlight for me was the culturally sensitive, carefully considered section on reaching people using English teaching in authentic and loving ways.
David Baldwin, Oak Hill College, London.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel was born in Asia and raised in one of the most multicultural areas of the UK. Married to Mei, they have two children, alongside a houseful of pets and books. Daniel and his family had the privilege of living in a wonderful and challenging country in South East Asia for many years. There he discovered there were few better ways of sharing life with people than through teaching English and working with teachers. When he’s not thinking about cross-cultural life, Daniel loves watching fireworks, climbing small mountains, and exploring with his family.

From the Back Cover

Laos: mysterious, isolated, backpacker must-see, cultural melting pot, wonder of nature, or immersive experience into Buddhism? Tuk Tuks, Whiteboards and Sticky Rice is an invitation to join a teacher and his family as they seek to live out the life of faith in a beautiful and needy country. What is like to live in a far-away land among people with dramatically different languages, belief systems, and thought processes from your own? What are some ways of integrating teaching, family life, and daily routines with culturally relevant and sensitive witness to the God who offers good news for all people? What are some of the challenges and joys of trying to connect and share life with people from all strands of society? Tuk Tuks, Whiteboards and Sticky Rice is an encouragement for all who wonder how God can partner with ordinary people, everyday routines, and even mistakes to draw people closer to Him. It is for all who long to witness cross-culturally through their vocation, particularly for teachers, but also those concerned with South East Asian people from Buddhist backgrounds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Malcolm Down Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1915046289
• ISBN 13: 9781915046284
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 181