Publisher's Synopsis
The Young Chaplain is a novel written by Marianne C. Howe Johnston. The story revolves around the life of a young chaplain named David who is sent to serve in Vietnam during the war. The book follows his journey as he struggles to find his place in the war and his purpose as a chaplain.David is a recent seminary graduate who is eager to serve his country and his fellow soldiers. He quickly learns that the reality of war is much different than he had imagined. He is faced with the harsh realities of death and destruction, and he struggles to reconcile his faith with the violence he witnesses.Throughout the book, David forms close relationships with the soldiers he serves alongside. He becomes a confidant and a source of comfort for many of them, and he learns the importance of being present for those who are suffering.The Young Chaplain is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of war and faith. It is a powerful story of one man's journey to find meaning in the midst of chaos and destruction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.