"Go to the Mission place. Learn all the wisdom and all the secrets of the white man. But do not follow his vices. Be true to your people and the ancient rites." Chapter 5, Page 20

"Many boys from the hills and beyond, from Kiambu and Murang, came there for a portion of the white man's magic." Chapter 5, Page 21

"His house had a strong Christian foundation and he wanted his daughters to wax strong in faith and the ways of God. Would this not prove to all what a Christian home should be like?" Chapter 7, Page 30

"He felt like going out with a stick, punishing these people, forcing them to their knees. Was this not what was done to those children of Israel who turned away from God, who would not hearken to his voice?" Chapter 7, Page 32

"Anything cursed here on earth would also be cursed in heaven. Let that...