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Title:      Life's Journey In Faith: Burma, From Riches to Rags
Authors:      Saw Spencer Zan
ISBN-10(13):      1434313875
Publisher:      AuthorHouse
Publication date:      2007-09-28
Edition:     
Language:      English
Rating:      5 
Picture:      cover
Description:     

"Life's Journey in Faith" by Saw Spencer Zan

(Father of Les Zan of Great Valley Church)


This work was published just shortly before Saw Spencer Zan's death, a couple of months ago. It is a true story of an ethnic Karen family (Zan's), during Burma's transition from wealth to
poverty.
Saw Zan gives a remarkable account of the sufferings, bravery, and faith of a family, and of a people, as they endure absolutely horrible circumstances. The evidence of God's great care through many years of trials and migrations, encourages the reader to trust the Lord more.

Spencer Zan had a rare ability of recalling intricate details, and events, over a lengthy period of time. In the telling of them, he was able to weave them into a beautiful tapestry, which illustrates God's over-arcing faithfulness.

This book is a very touching and beneficial read.

(Note: Les Zan is currently an elder in Great Valley Church, and his wife, Irene, is a deacon. Together, they lead the ministry to the Philadelphia homeless. Also, Les is the accomplished drummer with Great Valley's music ministry.
   
Reviews
Modern day Indiana Jones
2008-05-21 22:29:19 Martin Lang 5 
After checking with Les, I am re-posting a book review Les posted on Amazon.com for his father's book here for us:

This is a fast and easy read book that chronicles the life of one man and his family through milestones in history and most known being the Pacific Theater in World War II and specifically the Japanese occupation of Burma. In fact this is my father, and in reading his life's journey, I was awed by his recollection of the most intricate details and certain experiences in his life that affect him still today. Only living in Burma up to the age of 10 I did not have the replete history that he recounts in the book but I do remember and still feel the pulse of life as it was in Burma and the sweet aroma of curry, sweets and the tropics that permeate your senses as a kid. This book reveals how my good life today was shaped by one man's courageous and faith enabled actions. I hope everyone will read this book to get a glimpse of a very reclusive country, filled with a rich ethnic tapestry and woven with twists and turns as Burma went from the verge of great things to one of the most impoverished countries in the world. Today, I am proud to be an American and at the same time, proud of my heritage and prouder still of my Dad and how he led his life. This is a must read book for those who believe in the power of the human spirit and the foundation of faith that navigates us through the stormy seas of life.
Les Zan, December 2007