Nobody's boy - Kidnapped in Mexico by Velina Showalter / TGS International 2019 - Christian Aid Ministries / Paperback / TGS001897

Paperback 2019

ISBN-10: 194964863X

ISBN: 9781949648638  / 978-1949648638

PAGES: 232

PUBLISHER: TGS International

LANGUAGE: English

Author: Velina Showalter

Book Size: 8 × 5.25 in

English Summary:

In the 1930's, tragedy strikes a Russian Mennonite community in Mexico, and young child disappears. Years later, a boy named Obando looks at his features and those of the people raising him, and realizes something is wrong. Who are his actual parents and where does Obando really belong?

A true story of a child who was kidnapped and later finds his biological family, only to spend his life living between two cultures.

Where do I belong?

As a child, Obando observes his dark-haired, brown-skinned schoolmates and compares their appearance to his own blond hair and blue eyes. Which of the two dark-haired Mexican ladies in the house where he is actually his mother? Who is his father?

When adverse circumstances leave Obando homeless, he has a strong desire to uncover the mystery surrounding his life. Unusual circumstances bring him face to face with his biological parents.

This story brings out the cultural contrast between the native Mexicans and the Russian Mennonites living in colonies. Although Obando struggles to find a place to belong. God in His mercy reveals Himself to a boy who was literally lost and helps him discover his true identity. He is no longer nobody's boy.

Table of Contents

        1. Heinrich Is Lost
        2. Looking for Evidence
        3. "Mama! Papa!"
        4. A Tedious Journey
        5. Heinrich's New Name
        6. More Strangers
        7. Threshing Day
        8. School Days Begin
        9. Goodbye, Rosa
        10. Escape
        11. Victoria Needs Help
        12. Digging for Gold
        13. Victoria's Last Days
        14. Obando on His Own
        15. Trip to La Junta
        16. Red Face
        17. Meeting Mennonites
        18. Back in Cuauhtémoc
        19. Trek to Santa Rita with Pedro
        20. Working for Balthazar
        21. Visitors from Santa Clara
        22. At Home with Jake and Justina
        23. "Who Is My Father?"