When Governments Stumble - Ben Freeth Freeth Mbe

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Ben Freeth MBE is a British-born Zimbabwean farmer who successfully suedPresident Robert Mugabe in an international court in 2008. Since winning the suit he has been abducted, tortured and repeatedly harassed, and his farm was burnt to the ground. Ben is the author of Mugabe and theWhite African which tells his family's story. The story was also thesubject of a documentary which won Best Documentary 2009 (British Independent Film Awards), was nominated for the BAFTA Outstanding Debut Film2010, and shortlisted for an Oscar in 2010. He has also written WhenGovernments Stumble: Lessons from Zimbabwe's Past: Hope for Africa's future. Ben has lived in Zimbabwe for most of his life and is raising his three children there, together with his wife Laura. In 2010 Freeth was one of 44 people worldwide to receive an MBE from the Queen. Ben hasappeared on the BBC TV Andrew Marr Show, BBC Radio 4 Today Programme, BBC TV HARDtalk, as well as speaking at a number of festivals on the subjects covered in his book. He has been instrumental in setting up the MikeCampbell Foundation, (in memory of his late father-in-law who never recovered from the beatings he suffered alongside Ben), which is striving to bring about the restoration of justice, the rule of law and human rights to Zimbabwe and other Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations....

A must read for Christians who take Jesus at his word, believing we must be salt and light in an unjust world. -- Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town Jesus invaded Ben's horror story with astonishing grace. He stirs us to passion, longing, and hope. May his testimony persuade many to pursue truth and justice in our own lands. -- Jackie Pullinger MBE 20130906 You are holding a prophetic book that is both profoundly disturbing and challenging. This step-by-step expose is an articulate universal call for socio-political justice that must not go unheeded. Let not Zimbabwe's extreme pain be in vain. -- Alexander F. Venter - Pastor, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Johannesburg 20130906 Ben Freeth is a man of strong Christian faith - full of love and forgiveness for those who have brought great suffering upon him and his family. In this book, he looks at what it means to be persecuted for one's faith and the times when God calls upon the church to make a stand. It is a reminder that our faith is nothing if we are not prepared to give everything. -- Revd Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London 20130906 This book is a very courageous endeavour to bring to light the terrible injustices in Zimbabwe. It appeals to all Christian people to be faithful to what God is asking us to do: to stand for truth and not to forget justice, mercy, and faithfulness. I believe this book will be used mightily. It is a compelling read. -- General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL, Chief of the General Staff 2006-2009 20130906 Ben Freeth raises the fundamental question of, what would Christ do in the face of gross injustice and extreme violations of human rights? His exploration of his faith, as the wellspring of his values, shows that the answer lies within the reach of us all. -- Alice Mogwe, Director, Ditshwanelo - The Botswana Centre for Human Rights 20130906 In the vehicle of a brutal dictatorship, fear is the petrol that keeps the engine going, writes Ben Freeth. He calls on the church to fulfil its Godordained role to challenge injustice and unrighteousness, and individuals to rally behind the truth so that the curtain of lies and deception that keep ruthless regimes in power can be torn down. -- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, British explorer and author 20130906 This piece of work is an excellent account of what happens when rulers fail. It is done according to the one real test of a successful ruler, namely whether that ruler succeeded or failed his or her God-given calling to uphold true justice and to protect the lives, dignity and property of his or her subordinates. -- Willie Spies, legal representative: AfriForum, South Africa 20130906 It is a long, long road, the road to justice and peace in Zimbabwe. Ben Freeth's personal story of standing up to violence and intimidation by the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe sets us a challenge - one way or another wherever we face oppression, we must all take our stand. Black and white together, we must stand for justice, and pray for peace. Love and justice must pervade our environment if we are to embrace peace. -- Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York 20130906