The Missing Peace

In his characteristically disarming style, Sam Chan tears through the wrappings and the trappings to expose the beating heart of Christmas and to show why our hearts might want a piece of it. Read this book at your own risk. It might just change your life. | The world desperately needs what Sam Chan describes so well—the peace that only Jesus Christ provides. This is a book that will resonate with you, whoever you are. | Sam had me from the opening paragraph, with his trademark blend of humour, common sense, and depth. Who hasn’t had moments when peace feels out of reach? Taking his cue from the original Christmas story, Dr Chan shows why a birth long ago offers new life—and lasting peace—today. This book is perfect for sceptics, believers, and everyone in between. | Writing from the perspective of an Asian-Australian medical doctor and pastor, Sam Chan diagnoses the profound longing so many of us have for peace, and then, as he explains Christ’s coming at Christmas, he prescribes the solution to this deeply troubling world. Timely, well-illustrated, unique and piercing. I will certainly be giving this book to friends and family this Christmas. | Sam Chan is a cultural analyst, public speaker, and medical doctor. He was born in Hong Kong, studied medicine in Sydney, and got his PhD in Chicago. Sam is a public speaker for City Bible Forum and Third Space, giving talks to high-schoolers, city workers, bankers, doctors, and lawyers. He is also the head trainer and mentor at EvQ School of Evangelism. He is a fellow at The Keller Center and author of the award-winning books Evangelism in a Skeptical World and How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being THAT Guy). Sam blogs at espressotheology.com.