by John Hersey
First published 1985
David Treadup, a young American Protestant missionary, answers the call to serve in China. Amid civil war and social upheaval, he navigates a perilous landscape, forging unlikely bonds and facing impossible choices. As he bears witness to a nation in flux, Treadup's faith is tested, his ideals challenged, and his very survival hangs in the balance. Through letters and journal entries, "The Call" offers an intimate portrait of one man's struggle to find purpose and meaning in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: faith-tested, fish-out-of-water
Setting: China
771 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books