Child of the Jungle: The True Story of a Girl Caught Between Two Worlds

by Sabine Kuegler

Book Overview

In 1980 seven-year-old Sabine Kuegler and her family went to live in a remote jungle area of West Papua among the recently discovered Fayu - a tribe untouched by modern civilisation. Her childhood was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446579068
• ISBN13: 9780446579063
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely amazing story

i've seen an interview on Tv with Sabine Kuegler,and the book got me interested.So next day On my birthday,my sister gave it to me.I couldnt put it down until fully read,the most exciting book in a long time i've read.Lots of laughter and tears.very moving.Did you know that this book is translated in 19 languages around the world?? So i would recommend You buy it too!!! Aniko

Amazing

This was an amazing journey to share. I enjoyed learning more about another world... When I was a child I remember meeting missionaries who had returned from Papua and showed finger necklaces (cut off during mourning). Different from the Fayu's practices, though relatively close. I was filled with joy at Sabine's adventures and exciting stories, and filled with sadness as she lost friends. I'm looking forward to the translation of the next book, as this one did seem to end abruptly... but it's definitely an eye opening experience and there is much to be learned from it though it's a very fast read. I'm saddened that her introduction into the western world wasn't the loving and caring one it should have been- I hope she's finding peace and joy in her life now.

Wonderful book!

This book builds a bridge between two worlds and two cultures that are so far apart. Sabine Kuegler and her family went into the world of the Fayu, a tribal people who still lived in the stone age. These people lived by the law of brutal vengence and killing. They lived in daily fear as war and death were everpresent realities for them. The Kuegler family lived among them, learned from them, and taught them by example. Over the years they had a powerful and lasting impact on the Fayu. Sabine Kuegler has successfully opened a window for us, allowing us a glimpse into the lives of the Fayu men, women, and children who have the same needs, fears, hopes, and dreams as we all have. She writes with great respect, love, and affection about a people who came to accept and love her family as their own. Over the years through the faith, work and life of the Kueglers the Fayu found that peace and forgiveness were possible and that such a life led to great improvements in their lives. This book also challenges us to look at our western culture. We strive for progress and consider ourselves an advanced society with humane solutions to our dilemas. We treasure our physical comforts and possessions, but the emotional health of men, women, and children are a much greater challenge in our civilization than among the Fayu, whose lives are physically very hard but emotionally more whole.

AWESOME BOOK!

My parents are friends of Sabine's, and I grew up hearing tales of the Fayu people. I awaited this book with great anticipation. It did not let me down-- it was WELL worth the read! You will love this book!!

Beautiful

A truly beautiful book, that raises fundamental questions about the meaning of life, and provides a couple of answers too... between the lines. It was so captivating that I read it in two hours on the train between London and Paris today. I only have one problem: Sabine Kügler is obviously beautiful too, and I sincerely hope that she will not become a star. It would ruin the story and turn her into some Tarzan of the 21st century. Always remember Ohri, Sabine. A must read.