This missionary biography is a part of our Core C history read aloud with our Sonlight curriculum.
I have heard bits of Gladys Aylward's story before, but this book was absolutely mind blowing! This little woman who was rejected my mission agencies because of age and lack of proficiency in anything but house cleaning worked hard and bought her own ticket to China. On the way she is derailed by the war between Russia and China. Held essentially hostage by the Russians, God miraculously gets her to China where she travels nearly the length of the country north to south to find the woman she is planning to work with. After establishing an inn in a small village with her mission partner, Glady earns the respect of the mandarin of her village and is given a government job with personal security and is able to share the Gospel with thousands all over that region.
After a few years, WWII breaks out with Japan invading China. At this time Gladys is the "mother" of many orphaned children and she must take care of them in the midst of turmoil beyond comprehension. Near the end of the war she leads nearly a hundred children across the vast countryside of China in a way that only God could lead in. She was an incredible and brave woman of God who was willing to do whatever it took to bring the Gospel to China. We can all learn so much from her. This book had me in tears as I beheld the glory of God shown in the determination of one woman to bring God the glory and honor He alone is due.
5 stars for this incredible biography. I cannot recommend it enough!
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