A Chance to Die

A Chance to Die
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A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael

Description of Elisabeth Elliot, author of A Chance to Die:

Elisabeth Elliot was first exposed to the writings of Amy Carmichael at the age of 14, and she was immediately captivated. As she states in the preface, "Dohnavur [the compound that Carmichael founded in India] became a familiar place. I knew its bungalows, its paths, its people; I breathed its air. Amy Carmichael became for me what some now call a role model. She was far more than that. She was my first spiritual mother." After forty years of reading Carmichael's works, Elliot was privileged to visit Dohnavur, where she read additional writings by Carmichael and viewed photographs of Carmichael's ministry to children in India. Elliot's research, and her time at Dohnavur, enabled her to piece together one of the most comprehensive and enjoyable biographies of one of the most influential missionaries in India.From Carmichael's upbringing in Ireland, to her work with disadvantaged orphans in India, she truly led a fascinating life. Her passion for God and for sharing God's love with people was infectious, and her understanding of true discipleship is a viable model for all Christians. Her success as a missionary in India, a country not known for producing many converts, is still unmatched by any individual. After reading this biography, you will understand why. You will also see why Carmichael became such a pivotal influence in Elliot's life and the impact that Carmichael had on Elliot's own missionary endeavors. This biography is not to be missed.