Henri Nouwen’s continuing interest in Latin America brings him to Guatemala, to the site of the murder of Fr. Stanley Rother, put to death by the Guatemalan military for being an outspoken voice for poor. It is the story of brutal government oppression, of fearful living conditions that continues to be told today. But it is also a story of heroic courage and generosity as another North American priest, Fr. John Vesey volunteers to replace the martyred missionary as shepherd of an oppressed people.

This revised edition is published on the 25th anniversary of Fr Rother's death.

It includes 42 black and white photographs.