Peter Donders was a priest from Holland who volunteered in the 19th century formissionary work in Dutch Guiana (Surinam). There he worked among lepers and Africanslaves with great compassion for their plight. After nearly twenty years he met someRedemptorists and joined their community. He was a very dedicated, humble, andfascinating man. This book tells his life story. Readers will truly beinspired by the life of Blessed Peter Donders and will find in him a model ofsomeone who trusted unfailingly in God's providence. Includes the first Englishtranslation of his letters.