Parminder Summon
PARMINDER SINGH SUMMON was born in India in 1962, has been a Christian for over 20 years and lives with his wife and their 2 children in Peterborough where he is a leader in Nene Family Church. He has an MBA from Leeds University and his interests include appearing on quiz shows, magic tricks and Gideons International. Parminder works as a Community Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK, but in his spare time he collects facts, trivia and curiosities about Christianity – many of which have been published in his first book, Summon’s Christian Miscellany.
A lively and fascinating author, Parminder’s great passion for trivia and facts is expressed most clearly in an article in Publishing News in which he talked about the process of compiling the book:
‘Encompassing more than 2,000 years, Christianity offers a rich seam for the miscellany miner. Compiling the book, I set out to provide an enjoyable and informative sideways look at a subject which arouses much debate… The research for the book has been hugely enjoyable because Christianity is such a fascinating subject that is deeply rooted in so many areas such as philosophy, science, law and politics. It was more a labour of love than work.’
Praise for Summon’s Christian Miscellany
‘Fascinating collection of facts and trivia… a brilliant stocking filler, and deserves to be a big success.’
The Bookseller
‘This book is a goldmine for anyone involved in Christian writing, teaching or preaching - or even those who are just interested in the subject. Packed with facts, figures, anecdotes and Biblical texts spanning ancient cultures to today’s mass media world, it cannot fail to make readers think and laugh... It’s impossible to see how this book can fail to be of use to teachers preparing assemblies, preachers or anyone involved in communicating their faith to others.’
Lincolnshire Echo