I picked up the book at the recommendation of a Christian friend. I was expecting to learn about a reliable method of healing. Instead, the book basically sings the praises of this mere mortal as he cuts off the food supply for his missionaries and allows them to go back into the field to die. Sadistic on his part and suicidal on their part. Doesn't impress me as qualities that God would be looking for in a specie that He is developing to survive and advance. The book is a waste of time and not in the spirit of the God that I know.