{"product_id":"gods-sonrise-on-japans-samurais-russell-goodall-9798287059033","title":"God's Sonrise on Japan's Samurais: Memoirs of a NZ Missionary Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpanning nearly 90 years, this is the remarkable life story of Richard Goodall - from his early days on a farm in Hamilton, New Zealand, to his lifelong work as a Christian missionary in Japan. Told in a voice that is unmistakably his own, Goodall weaves his narrative with unique idioms, offering readers a deeply personal and vibrant account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat inspired a Kiwi farm boy from Hamilton, New Zealand (known as 'God's Own') to dedicate his life to serve others in a land of former enemies? How did he and his infant family \"escape\" NZ's paradise with neither passports nor salary (\"try doing that yourself\")? Richard takes readers on a life filled with supporters, co-labourers, family, and no small miracles he has witnessed since his baptism at age 17, with wit, humour and a measure of cheekiness of a man-on-a-mission away from his comfort zone in a foreign land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile giving full credit and glory to his Creator for the many adventures and blessings he experienced in the Land of the Rising Sun, Goodall also shines a light on those who deeply influenced his decisions. Often challenging and encouraging readers on faith, his stories become a reflection on a bygone New Zealand way of life, a foreigner's perspective on post-war Japan's cultural and economic transformation, and a series of divine life lessons from a man who wore many hats: Husband, father, missionary, laity-linguist, and storyteller with a sharp sense of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will resonate with anyone drawn to Japanese culture, intricacies of church-planting, testimonies of faith, quirky humour and that grand and ancient matter: Our purpose in life. And beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russell Goodall, Richard Anthony Goodall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798287059033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Russell Goodall","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47135656575231,"sku":"9798287059033","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8e2f8917-555b-47f1-a384-ba821fc2503a.jpg?v=1755010761","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gods-sonrise-on-japans-samurais-russell-goodall-9798287059033","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}