God Grew Tired of Us - Book Review

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Dau, John Bul., and Michael S. Sweeney. God Grew Tired of Us. Washington, DC: National Geographic, 2007. Print.

God Grew Tired of Us, takes readers on a journey of hope. John was born into a life of poverty and starvation.  At a young age, his native village was attacked by Arab soldiers. Dinka villagers were forced to evacuate the area, causing John to be separated from his parents. John was forced to head north where he met Abraham, a former friend of his father. The pair made their way to Ethiopia for a place of shelter, and then to a refugee camp in Kenya where he met with other “Lost Boys”.  Later on, John was one of the select few to immigrate to America where he faced a drastic change in his lifestyle.

God Grew Tired of Us, is an inspirational adventure that captivates readers with its humbling plot. This is a first person account of what it was like to be in Africa during a time of civil war. I recommend this book to anyone who likes stories of perseverance and rising up against slim odds. God Grew Tired of Us also tells of John’s culture shock and his peaceful but lonely life when he moved to America. This gives the audience a unique perspective on change.