This is the dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders.This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province and placed him on the front line for Jesus, in the face of impossible odds. Instead of focusing on the many miracles or experiences of suffering, however, Yun prefers to focus on the character and beauty of Jesus. Interspersed with his personal account are contributions from his wife, Deling, made mostly during her husband's frequent periods of imprisonment. You will remember where you were the first time you read this life story. It's a watershed book that will turn the reader to prayer and praise. It deserves comparison with past classics such as Tortured for Christ by Richard Wurmbrand, or the Life of Watchman Nee.
Objectionable content: I might warn that this book may not be suitable for younger children as it describes many of the torture sessions in detail, including beatings, having needles stuck under his fingernails, getting parasites and being able to see them move under his skin, having his legs broken and re-broken every day with sledge hammers, and many, many other things.
But, on the bright side, it also always shows God's provision and power, such as when he walks through a room full of guards and security cameras and is completely invisible to them, when he lives 74 days without food OR WATER! and when God turns a freezing river warm for a midnight baptism in the middle of winter!
All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone as a faith builder. Read it and see what wonderful and miraculous things our God has done!
If you are interested, you can buy it HERE.
In Christ's Service
Sierra Fitzwater
