Uplifting and inspiring
James Fraser was a man respected and loved by the people of Zimbabwe—the people he came from his home in Scotland to serve. His nickname, Thandabantu, was evidence of that, as it was given to him by the Africans among whom he lived and worked, and means “the man who loves the people”. He was a man of great faith, ambition, and zeal for spreading the Word of God. He also had a profound love for Africa. In the short, yet compelling book Thandabantu, James’ son, Cameron, shares his recollections of a father he knew only a few short years.
Thandabantu is a personal account of the life and work of a dearly loved father and missionary teacher, written from the point of view of a son who has great admiration and respect for his father, even 50 years after his passing. However, this book is of interest to anyone who has a love for Africa and its people. It is a wonderful tale of how the practical ways of serving people can indeed be the most powerful method of transforming their lives. It is a story of a Scotsman who loved his family, his calling, and his God. Thandabantu is a tale of love, faith, and hope.