I loved this book! From a wild teen bent on self destruction, to a successful missionary in the orient----Pauline Hamilton has a thrilling life story. There are scenes that linger in my memory, particularly the bicycle accident which kept her in traction and incapacitated in a hospital room for a long time. Interestingly, that became the climax of her missionary success. Instead of going to the people, the people came to her. She had a steady stream of visitors and was able to share the gospel t
I loved this book! From a wild teen bent on self destruction, to a successful missionary in the orient----Pauline Hamilton has a thrilling life story. There are scenes that linger in my memory, particularly the bicycle accident which kept her in traction and incapacitated in a hospital room for a long time. Interestingly, that became the climax of her missionary success. Instead of going to the people, the people came to her. She had a steady stream of visitors and was able to share the gospel to a larger extent than ever before. One of my top favorites in the missionary biography genre.
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Inspirational story of the author's life as a missionary in China and Taiwan for 31.5 years ending in 1978 when she was retired due to health problems. She lives by faith in God's provision teaching science, working with troubled boys, college students, and the local church. Four verses important to her were Deut 33:25, Neh 8:10, Ps 118:24, and Prov 17:22.