Searching for Paradise - by Charles Nombo Lapa & Janet Dickson (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A warrior chief waited on a sacred mountain in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, seeking dreams and revelations from the spirit world. In the night he heard a voice, unlike any voice he had heard before. The voice called just one word, "Tiki!" It was the name of the chief's young son. Three times the call came, then there was silence. This book is the true story of Tiki. It is a story of chiefs, of gangs, of colonization, and of politics. It is also a story of how faith can shape the lives of individuals, communities, and nations.

Review Quotes

"The Halfway House is one of the best solutions to some of our problems. I'm proud to say that pastor Charles Lapa is the strong man behind this."

--Sir Paulias Matane, former Governor-General of Papua New Guinea



"Charles Lapa's dedication to this most worthy of causes--his success in the rehabilitation of men and women is very inspiring."

--J. Larry Berthold, former managing director, Chevron Niugini

About the Author

Charles Nombo Lapa pastors churches in Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Australia. He is chief of a large tribe in the Highlands and lives in Port Moresby. Lapa and his wife, Lucille, serve their communities both locally and nationally.



Janet Dickson is a former teacher of English to refugees and new arrivals, in Melbourne, Australia. She is passionate about faith and social justice and is now involved in global development work.