The Calling: A True Story of Faith, Hope and Love

by Susan Prescott

This is the story of faith, hope and love over three countries and four decades.

Monica Mary Job was one of only a few women doctors to graduate from university in the 1930s, and, as a descendant from a long line of missionaries, Monica inspired Stanley Prescott to leave England for missionary work in China -- a decision made without forewarning of World War II and the Japanese occupation of China.

This biography draws extensively on letters written by both Monica and Stanley as well as newspaper clippings, interviews and family lore to bring Monica and Stanley's story to life. Their shred story spanned three countries and four decades, and it is part of a grater story of faith, hope and love. This is a loving tribute -- in the form of a biography -- by their granddaughter Professor Susan Prescott who followed their lead into a distinguished medical career.

370 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Wendy Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely story, both of the lead characters and of the author. Although she takes a while to find her delightful lucid voice, Susan is unflinching in her quest to share with us the amazing lives of her grandparents. I was sad to read the last line.