"For too long the pain and suffering of those around the world who live in poverty and oppression have been hidden by their 'smiling.' In this book, Fr. Stan Ilo brings to the forefront the strength behind the smile, along with the challenge needed to give a just response to the suffering." -- Christine Allen, executive director, CAFOD "This is a beautiful book, one of the most moving accounts of African theology in our time."-- Emmanuel Katongole, author, The Journey of Reconciliation: Groaning for a New Creation in Africa "This is an enormously ambitious book, multi-textured, multi-disciplinary, and wide-ranging. I am full of admiration for the way Stan Chu Ilo strives for a theology that is African, Catholic, generous, and faithful to the people he serves."-- Karen Kilby, Bede Professor of Catholic Theology, Durham University "I strongly recommend this book as a must-read for anybody who seeks a deeper understanding of the secrets behind African Christian thought and its implications on today's theology and everyday life. As you read this book, reflect on the secrets of suffering and smiling.

"-- Sr. Rosemary Nyirumbe, PhD.