How Coffee Saved My Life

by Roscher, Ellie

• ISBN13: 9780827214569
• ISBN10: 0827214561
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Chalice Pr

Summary

Based on the author's true life experiences, How Coffee Saved My Life is a funny, tragic, provocative and touching story of a rich, white, North American overachiever who spends a year in Uruguay in hopes of becoming a more responsible and sensitive member of the global community. Throughout the book, vignettes tied to the Spanish language flow from observation to theological analysis.

Author Biography

Ellie Roscher holds a master's degree in Theology/Urban Ministry from Luther Seminary and a bachelor's degree in Pre-medicine/Religion from Gustavus Adolphus College. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her spouse, Dan, teaching theology and coaching at Cretin-Derham Hall. Traveling, writing, and being active in nature give her life.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Preface	p. viii
Commissioning	p. 1
Porque?	p. 2
Duele	p. 5
Orientacion	p. 7
Casi	p. 10
Vulnerability	p. 15
Lascano	p. 17
Simple	p. 24
Preguntas	p. 26
Sola	p. 28
Cafe	p. 30
Justicia	p. 35
Sangre	p. 37
Soy Yo	p. 40
Accompaniment	p. 43
Trabajo	p. 44
Cama	p. 46
Buen Amigo	p. 49
Abuelo	p. 54
Gracias	p. 56
Ninos	p. 58
Mate	p. 59
Escribiendo	p. 62
Navidad	p. 64
Novio	p. 65
Estranjeros	p. 68
Compamento	p. 70
Gimnasia	p. 75
Siete	p. 77
Hospitality	p. 81
Vaccionces	p. 82
Tias	p. 84
Idiomas	p. 87
Pan	p. 89
Orlando	p. 90
Profesora	p. 92
Photos	p. 94
Brokenness	p. 99
Silencio	p. 101
Hola	p. 107
Marcadora	p. 109
Bichos	p. 113
Rubia	p. 114
Comida	p. 117
Grace	p. 123
Familia	p. 124
Omnibus	p. 127
Vuelta	p. 130
Vida Nueva	p. 133
Fiestas	p. 135
Ano	p. 136
Cumpleanos	p. 138
Carachas	p. 141
Corredor	p. 143
Victoria	p. 145
Adios	p. 147
Epilogue	p. 151
Teologia	p. 157
Notes	p. 161
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