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A mountain boy becomes a citizen of the universe . . .
"We have the good life, writing about what we know best and love. Reading Called to Be, you too will be addressed by John's faith and compassion."
--James Dodson, author of the acclaimed Final Rounds and Faithful Travelers. He assisted Arnold Palmer in writing A Golfer's Life.
"Called To Be is at once a journey and a quest as well as a readable account of putting into practice the values of simple living and small-town revitalization. I highly recommend it."
--Wanda Urbanska, co-author of Simple Living and Moving to a Small Town. Host of the PBS documentary Escape from Affluenza.
"Knowing a thing or two about memoirs, I give John's high marks, especially the parts where he wrestles with the renewal of the church and its mission."
--James K. Mathews, Ph.D., Bishop, The United Methodist Church. Author of A Global Odyssey, his memoirs, and The Matchless Weapon: Satyagraha.
"John and I have been best friends ever since growing up together in Galax, where this mighty tale of adventure and commitment begins and continues."
--James Nuckolls, M.D., FACP. Medical Director, Carilion Healthcare Corporation. Clinical Professor at the Universtiy of Virginia.
"A story of a true post-modern Christian, and a latter-day John Wesley, who has plumbed the depths of his religion. What a life! What a read!"
--Brian Stanfield, Director of Publications, The Canada ICA. Author of The Courage to Lead, The Art of Focused Conversation, and The Courage to Lead Daily Journal.
Contents
Dedication: Mama Dotte
Prologue: Last Rites
PHASE I: Primal Community in Galax
PHASE II: Vocational Preparation
PHASE III: Vocation Through the Order: Ecumenical
PHASE IV: Extended Vocation
Epilogue: Post-modern Evangelist
In Memorium: Joseph Wesley Mathews
300 page paperback, published by tranScribe books, February 2000.
Cover by Becky Webb Guynn
Now $15.95 (cover price $19.95)
