Pioneering

In 1949, Melba and Jim Loft abandoned a comfortable middle-class existence in Marysville, Michigan, to teach their Faith in the land of Jim's forefathers, the Tyendinaga Mohawk Indian Reserve in Ontario, Canada. Despite hardship and tragedy, the Lofts persevered, fulfilling Jim and Melba's cherished dream of bringing Baha'u'llah's word to First Nations people. This, their daughter Evelyn's memoir, is the record of that challenging and exhilarating time.

Eve Nicklin was among the first American Bahá'í pioneers to South America. This is the inspiring biography of someone who left comfort and home for a new world, armed with nothing but love in her heart and a desire to teach the Bahá'í Faith and be of service to others.

Sole Desire Serve Cause

An Odyssey of Bahá’í Service
Knights of Bahá’u’lláh Gale and Jameson Bond

Memoirs of Jameson and Gale Bond, Knights of Bahá’u’lláh to Franklin in the Canadian Arctic

The amazing stories of the Knights of Bahá’u’lláh, whose indomitable spirit, courage and steadfastness brought the Bahá’í message to countries where it was previously unknown.

This book is a valuable reflection on forty years of effort on a wide variety of development projects undertaken in Guyana. The projects primarily focused on education (including special education) and health initiatives, with the ultimate aim being not simply to help others but to empower local people and communities to take on active, leadership roles in their lives and communities. These projects were inspired by the vision and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith about spiritual empowerment and social transformation, and their practical application is explored with a view to learning about grassroots development.

Mas'ud Mazgani travelled extensively throughout his life, visiting forty countries both in the East and in the West. These trips led to a great many adventures and stories. But above all, these trips were prompted by the spiritual experiences that inspired and invigorated him. This is a collection of stories of a man with unflinching trust in God, which helped him overcome any challenge in His path of service. The personal style of story-telling of his many travels and adventures will leave readers feeling delighted, as though they've just attended a wonderful fireside with a friend.