Mission Work
Aaron Baker
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Mission Work
by Aaron Baker
Published
2012
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Trade & Reference Publishers
Pages
53
ISBN-13
9781299902817
Description
In this prize-winning collection, a debut poet evokes his childhood as the son of missionaries in Papua New Guinea. Mission Work is an arresting collection of poems based on Aaron Baker’s experiences as a child of missionaries living among the Kuman people in the remote Chimbu Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Rich with Christian and Kuman myths and stories, the poems explore Western and tribal ways of looking at the world -- an interface of vastly different cultures and notions of spirituality, illuminated by the poet’s own struggles as he comes of age in this unique environment. The images conjured in Mission Work are viscerally stirring: native people slaughter pigs for a Chimbu wedding ceremony; a papery flight of cicadas cuts through a cloud forest; hands sting as they beat a drum made of dried snakeskin. Quieter moments are shot through with the unfamiliar as well. In “Bird of Paradise,” a father angles his son’s head toward the canopy of the jungle so the boy can catch sight of an elusive bird.
Poems
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mission Work?
This edition of Mission Work has approximately 53 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mission Work?
For most readers, Mission Work typically takes between 1h 6m and 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 13,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 2 days • Estimated word count: 13,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mission Work?
The estimated word count for Mission Work is approximately 13,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mission Work?
Mission Work was written by Aaron Baker.
When was Mission Work published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.