Reviews
“Bound By Compassion“ is a chronological insight into the operations of St Paul’s Lutheran Homes located in the Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf.
The author’s clear descriptive style provides a comprehensive account, tracing the organisation’s development through significant challenges including the ever-changing Australian political landscape. She also highlights the contributions of notable individuals and charitable groups, ‘bound by compassion’ to improve the lives of others.
An historical perspective of the early Lutheran Church in the opening chapter is a significant framework for the rest of the publication.
This is an informative, educational read with engaging pictorial content throughout.
It examines the social, political, cultural and personal aspects during the course of St Paul’s Lutheran Homes with detailed clarity.
Leon Woods – Vocational Business Educator
The author has captured a wonderful history of the Lutheran church at Hahndorf and entwined the growth of St Paul’s Homes within this history.
Jacqui McLean – Previous St. Paul’s Lutheran Homes board member.
Maya’s light touch creates a delightful, warm, human historical account of the development of Hahndorf and St Paul’s Lutheran Homes Hahndorf. In Bound by Compassion she weaves the history of Luther-ism, of Hahndorf and consequently St Paul’s Lutheran Homes, using first hand anecdotes and accounts given by those who worked or volunteered there, along with minutes of meetings, records of significant events and newspaper reports. By these means Maya has created an engaging, enjoyable read, a colourful tapestry that describes the genesis and history of Hahndorf and St Paul’s Lutheran Homes.
Absolutely A Must Read for anyone having the slightest interest in aged care, Hahndorf, Luther-ism or Colonial History.
John Lambert – B.Ed. COGE UNSW
There is something in this book for everyone. As a resource, it is very thorough and comprehensive. It covers the history of St Pauls and the Lutheran expansion into aged care in Hahndorf, from the very earliest of times. The history that is presented is embellished with stories from the early European times to the modern day, which gives the book character.
Kath Bowman – freelance technical writer.