They Changed the World!
Tom Brokaw called them “The Greatest Generation.” They were the ones that lived through The Great Depression and World War II. They experienced deprivation, doing without, hard work, and death. They also had a strong sense of community and faith in God. All of which helped them survive those two difficult events, and change the post-war world. Some of us feel lucky to call them our parents or grandparents.
A few of that group went on to change the world as missionaries, where they faced dangers from man, beast, and the environment. They changed other’s existence both at home and throughout the globe—some even gave up their lives to do so. All to tell the story of Jesus. It is fitting they became known as the Greatest Missionary Generation, and this book contains some of their stories. For instance:
One missionary “happened” to take a different trail, only to discover a killer had been waiting to waylay him on his usual path.
There were times when their cultures clashed, such as the men that came to church wearing nothing but a gourd and their skin glowing from animal grease.
Or the local men concerned the missionary’s mother had lost her skin when they saw her nylons hanging on the clothesline.
Learn of the missionary’s wife who took one look at the jungle after they landed, and didn’t want to get out of the little plane they had come in.
Feel the heartbreak missionary parents suffered because their children were sent to boarding school.
This 5-star book will enlighten–and sometimes entertain–you about the lives led by people who gave up everything to spread the word about a new life in Christ. I recommend this to all older teens and adults.
Hendrickson Publishing has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Greatest Missionary Generation, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
