Ever wonder what it’s like working here in the Amazon? PAZ is delighted to announce the publication of Moonlight on the Amazon, written by missionary-writer Don Best and beautifully illustrated by six different photographers.

This 80-page, hard-bound book is a collection of true-life stories and poems, letters and funny anecdotes, that capture the real-life adventures of an Amazon missionary. Herein are both the triumphs and defeats, the laughter and tears, that are all part of a missionary life.

Moonlight on the Amazon

“This book was inspired by what the Lord has so beautifully done here in the Amazon,” says Don Best. “It was written as both a testimony and a catalyst, that people in other parts of the world might see the Gospel in action and get involved.”

Three other PAZ missionaries – Betty Best, Dr. Edson Lee, and Josiah Huber – contributed dozens of their finest photos to the book, which has been more than five years in the making.

“I wish to thank you and our Father for the blessing and conviction your stories and photos have been to both my wife and me,” writes Jim Cail, who received an early copy of the book. “What an excellent presentation of the work God is doing there in the Amazon Basin. What reminders also of our wonderful trip down there in 2004. I cannot say anything but thank you Lord for this book!”

Check out a sample of this book by clicking the picture below.

Excerpt 'The Wealthy Ones' from Moonlight on the Amazon

You can see more samples and learn more at the book’s website, http://www.moonlightontheamazon.com. Moonlight on the Amazon is a nonprofit project, with all proceeds going to world missions and ministries to the poor. The book is for sale ($22.98) at the book’s website and also at www.amazon.com.

Reader Reviews

I am quite overwhelmed this evening with laughter…, deep joy and a sense of being wonderfully blessed.  I received a copy of Moonlight on the Amazon today and cannot put it down! – T. Zimmerman

The pictures are absolutely wonderful. Many friends and family pick it up from my coffee table, and everyone remarks how special it is. I treasure it. – H. Morrison

WOW!!! What an awesome book. I was kind of sad to give it away to friends and family, but I was told by them that they are blessed by the book.  – P. Chandler

You guys have done a great job on the book and everybody I know who has read it has really enjoyed it. Excellent job to the glory of God! – Mr. & Mrs. G. Cail

I am quite overwhelmed this evening with laughter (like I haven’t experienced for a few years now), deep joy and a sense of being wonderfully blessed.  I RECIEVED A COPY OF YOUR BOOK TODAY AND CANNOT PUT IT DOWN, NOR CAN I LET ANYBODY AROUND ME GET AWAY WITHOUT MY READING THE ARTICLES AND LOOKING AT THE PICTURES. IT IS A WORK OF THE DIVINE!!
  THIS IS A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER!!!!!!!!!
  THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, WHICH FEELS MUCH BIGGER TONIGHT. I AM SO VERY GRATEFUL FOR THIS GIFT.  I WILL TREASURE IT ALWAYS. – T. Zimmerman

I received Moonlight on the Amazon today in the mail. It’s such a great book…well done!  What really makes this book neat is that I can personally relate to some of the stories you’ve written. – D. Fry

Last Friday afternoon there was a knock on the door. Standing there was my pastor. He had something in his hand and when I opened the door he quickly put it behind his back.
“Do you know what this is?” he asked.
Since I just caught a glimpse I couldn’t tell.
Pastor Jim then handed me a copy of Moonlight on the Amazon, by Don Best.  “Don wrote a book! That’s awesome!” I said out loud.  When I flipped it open and saw that my name was among the contributing photographers the line popped into my mind, “Who put the fire in the alligator’s eyes?”

I can now add “published photographer” to my list of accomplishments. Thank you for making good use of the alligator eye photo. – J. Bennett

I wish to thank you and our Father for the blessing and conviction your stories and photos have been to both my wife and me. What an excellent presentation of the work God is doing there in the Amazon Basin. What reminders also of our wonderful trip down there in 2004. I cannot say anything but thank you Lord for this book. – J. Cail

I have thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful book you left for me, written by Don Best. I have been praying for them a long time but had no idea he was such a good author. The pictures are absolutely wonderful. Many friends and family pick it up from my coffee table, and everyone remarks how special it is. I treasure it. – H. Morrison

One Response to “Moonlight on the Amazon”

• Gloris Young
  Jul 31, 2009

  I just ordered a copy off Amazon for our upcoming trip to Colorado. I’ll read it aloud to my family while we drive. Praying for PAZ! Gloris, Illinois