A Likely Lad: The life of Norman Lesser, Archbishop of New Zealand

How did Norman Lesser, a boy from a terrace house in Liverpool, become the Archbishop of New Zealand?The answer lies in sheer native ability, great energy, a talent for leadership, a happy outlook on life and a bit of luck - or if you prefer, the Grace of God.Following effective ministry in different English parishes, he served as Provost of Nairobi Cathedral for seven eventful years before coming to be Bishop of Waiapu in 1947.Lesser's 24 year tenure saw the building and consecration of th...