Fire on the Island

Discover the compelling narrative of "Fire on the Island" by Tom Bratrud, published by Berghahn Books in 2022. This insightful hardback spans 240 pages and delves into a remarkable Christian revival movement that took place on the island of Ahamb in Vanuatu in 2014, spearheaded by a group of thirty visionary children. Drawing from twenty months of ethnographic fieldwork conducted between 2010 and 2017, Bratrud explores how such transformative upheavals can arise in response to social challenges and offer potential resolutions. This book is a must-read for those interested in anthropology, religious studies, and the dynamics of social change. Join Tom Bratrud on this enlightening journey that reveals the power of faith and community in addressing pressing societal issues.