Very interesting biography of a woman who was devoted to Jesus. ( )

I enjoyed this book. It provided both an overview of Amy Carmichael's life as well as some excerpts from her own writings. Informative for someone who previously didn't know much about her. ( )

Amy Carmichael is one of my two favorite female missionaries. From the 1st time I started reading her books she had an enormous impact on my spiritual life. She writes like no other author I have ever read. Her words reach deep into you that inspire, convict and open your eyes. I believe her writing is so powerful because she led a totally committed life to the Lord and doing the work he called her to do. She lived life of total sacrifice, something that is rare in any era.
The first part of this book introduces the reader to who Amy was with two short biographies. The following 6 chapters are excerpts from her books. Her wisdom and spiritual insights are dynamic! The subjects she covers are varied. All are fruits of her 55 years on the mission field and the incredible challenges she faced. I wanted to underline, memorize and line after line. This book will inspire you in ways you can’t imagine! ( )

*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Amy Carmichael was a Christian missionary in India, whose mission was to raise and protect children who had been slaves in Indian temples. This book is a collection of her writings on different topics that are uplifting and will provide hope, especially during this most difficult year. This is not an autobiography or memoir, nor is it a polemic against Indian culture or religion. It provides short, easy to read thoughts on life, community, and finding our place in the world. There are many other books that provide similar inspiration, but because of the unique road Carmichael took in this life, her story and her specific reflections may resonate with the reader in a way other similar books might not. ( )

While reading this book sent by LibraryThing’s book review program, I thought to myself I would have never picked up this book if it was not for that program and that would have been a disappointment. I had not heard of this woman before I read this book and I am glad I now know who this women was. The best way I can describe her is that she is the Protestant Mother Teresa. She was active a little earlier than Mother Teresa and worked with the plight of children in India. Her work dealt with the systematic sexual trafficking of children in India. This book contains selection of her writings on spirituality and on social action. I found the book interesting and inspiring though the language is a bit dated and does not reflect modern sensibilities. ( )