Lefty Pappas, a child of immigrants, lives in the socially turbulent America of the 1960's. He struggles with whether the wisdom of his ancestors is relevant in his life. He becomes an activist in many of the social issues of his day. Although from a stable and pious Christian family, Lefty feels an emotional and spiritual void in his life.He becomes a Peace Corp volunteer and travels to Kenya for two years where he begins a relationship with Irene,...