“My teeth were chattering, lungs bursting, body roasting alive...”
The story of a Californian’s first exposure to a Siberian steam bath is something to laugh about—later. When the Harrises moved to Siberia they discovered what culture-shock is all about. True tales to make you shiver...
- Um, now we beat each other with these things?
- What do you mean, "they didn't use anesthesia"...?
- They're using racehorses for your riding lessons...?
- A road? Excuse me, but that's a lake.
- Ooh, Mommy, a roach! It's MINE!!
Bill Harris finds lots to laugh about, sharing his adventures in Siberia. Recounting his cross-cultural predicaments, he offers wise counsel (learned the hard way). Culturally insightful, ironically funny, and loaded with imaginatively told true stories, Siberian Shivers is best read aloud (though not in public!). On the other hand, being stared at is good preparation for life overseas...
What others say:
- "Wow! Whatta book—whatta writer...Truly a humorous writer, but religious lessons at the same time." —Motoy Nakamura
- "We have gotten enormous pleasure out of your book--which we have read as a family. Great stuff!" —Dr. Robert Priest, Dept. of Anthropology, T.E.D.S.
- "I thoroughly enjoyed Bill's sense of humor and the way in which he told the stories. You can just imagine being there and seeing all those cockroaches everywhere! It gave me a whole new appreciation for "culture shock", and a greater understanding for the way you are trying to fit into the culture and be a part of it." —Mark P. MacFarlane, M.D.
- "We read your book, Bill, and really cracked up. I didn't think I was going to be able to breathe again while reading the chapter about Mike in the sidecar and his comment afterwards." —Gracia Stiefel, Missionary
- "Your book was fabulous, Bill. It gives Missions the normalcy that missionaries are ordinary people that go about their JOB FOR GOD with moment by moment faith, using their sense of humor along the way." Lynn Solomon, M.D.
 After three sold-out printings, this book is now available for free download in Adobe PDF format. This eBook is completely DRM-free and wants to be spread far and wide. It clocks in at 2.3 MB and includes all the illustrations and witty banter of the print version. Get it, read it, and send it to your friends!
About the Author
Bill is an ordained minister and career missionary serving with Operation Mobilization in their Heart Sounds International division. He holds advanced degrees in Communication, Intercultural Studies, and Organizational Leadership.
Missionaries are serious people. NO SMILING. |