The Sons of Cannibals: and more tales from Vanuatu

by Bryan Webb

In The Sons of Cannibals , Bryan Webb gives you an unvarnished glimpse into the world of twenty-first-century Christian missions. Refreshingly honest and transparent, he shares successes and failures with equal candor. In a series of captivating short stories, he recounts his experiences and laughs at his foibles as he encounters unforgettable characters and breathtaking scenery along his journey. Here he shares his stories of hope and redemption, but he isn't afraid to recall his own failings—those times when even the best intentions go awry. Set in Vanuatu, a Y-shaped archipelago of eighty-five major islands in the Southwest Pacific, the Sons of Cannibals provides fascinating insights into the culture, geography, and people of this tiny island nation. An entertaining, often revealing discussion of missionary work and a celebration of life, The Sons of Cannibals inspires and instructs those considering missionary work while introducing readers to Vanuatu's diverse cultures and people. Anyone interested in missions, missionaries, or Vanuatu needs to read this book.

206 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2014

Reviews

[Sara Dangerfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don’t let the three stars fool you. I LOVED the stories in this book. It was more the set-up of the book that brought me to this review. Each story/chapter is about a page and a half long. It’s a perfect book to read a chapter before bed each night. It’s not a book I could snuggle in for Saturday afternoon reading cuz it’s not set up for that. Great stories. Great tugging at the heart for the lost.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing book!
I learned new things!
Well written!

The stories themselves filled me with horror, hope, sadness, joy, and more. Many times I closed the book, just thinking.

Would you like to see what it's like to live on an island? It's a good book to be introduced to the culture of Vanuatu.
There are also some funny stories, of troubles missionaries have after going there. (Even after living in Vanuatu for almost three decades!)

Heartily recommended!

[Joan Arning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vanuatu will come to life for you as Missionary Bryan Webb shares experiences and describes the islands. Bryan takes you to real life- good, bad and embarrassing- on the Vanuatu islands. I especially liked how he described his children's reactions and puzzlement when returning to America for a visit. It takes special people to be missionaries.