Mary Slessor: Forward into Calabar (Christian Heroes: Then and Now)

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Very inspiring story of a woman who was about as genuine a person as you would want someone to be. Talk about woman's lib. Mary Slessor was a very authentic example of a quietly powerful woman driven by a love for God, the gospel and people.Janet and Geoff Benge are experienced writers who write in an engaging and easy to read and digest style. If you are looking for something to inspire you and strengthen your faith I think this book will help.If time is an issue and you don't mind spending a little extra get the audible reading. Very professionally read and easy to listen to. I was able to listen to most of this book via air buds and my IPad with the Kindle app and/or Kindle Fire while driving to and from work and preparing dinner.I have read a number of the books in this series and always come away inspired and more appreciative of the power of biblically driven Christianity and its impact for good on people. Atheists who attack Christianity ought to read some of these books and see how much good Christianity has actually done in the world compared to the impact of atheism with its Godless Communist ideology as its poster boy. (Religion is poison- Mao What's Communism? The antidote.)

A life of courage, great faith and selfless commitment. Talk about woman power! The perfect book for young girls and teens to read in an age of personal grievance and self-concern. A model of heroism Mary Slessor's life story should be required reading for young and old alike. Reads very well and simply.My only critique is its general silence on the actual message Mary brought to Africa. It would be good to have one of her sermons so we know how she spoke forth the good news to the tribes she brought the life and light of Jesus to. But her actions proclaimed the gospel in way words alone cannot. So that's the real message.Don't miss out. Read it.

THis is such a great series of missionary stories. They are very well written. The authors include excellent sensory details, imagines, and feelings. The authors also avoid the extremely negative or frightening details, while still giving children the overall sense of the danger the missionary was facing. For example, the author will explain to children that Africa was rife with malaria, yellow fever, and some other diseases and that 3 out of 4 African missionaries died within the first four years of service. But the author does not go into terrifying detail about the deaths or the diseases and what they involve. This is a healthy balance for children. They are just so well written. We have tried other less expensive missionary biographies and they were not worth it.

This daring woman Yes the shy girl from Dundee: Mary Slessor, rescued many orphan girls, went where no other white person had even set foot and preached to cannibals

This was the first missionary biography I read, and it is definitely a good one to start with. Mary Slessor is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever heard of; and this account of her life is very well written. Once I finished, I gave it to my wife to read, and she was as impressed as I was. We have since bought an extra copy to lend to friends. Once we read this book, we were hooked on the Benge's Christian Heroes series; and are gradually reading all of them.

We have read several of the missionary bios out loud as a family, but this one has been one of our favorites. Very exciting life story of a brave and faithful woman of God.

A desire to know more about Mary Slessor led me to this book and how glad I am that I did. Her bravery in the face of real danger and the faith she had is truly inspirational. She never thought she couldn't do anything she put her mind to. Instead of whining she just "did it!" Mary is certainly a hero in my mind. She makes striving toward a goal something to look forward to. What an amazing woman and role model.

I really loved this book especially the part when the teenagers came and threatened Mary. Mary just stood up to them , even when they cut her on the forehead and the blood came out.

This book can be given to young children. It is the story of an ordinary girl with v. little education, who through believing in Jesus, went to Africa, and brought blessing and great change for good. Encouraging and inspiring.

good stories - bought for children as end of term prizes for sunday school

This book was really easy to read and the descriptive language made one travvel back in time. I recommend this book.

This book is a great read. I first read stuff on David Livingstone and then Mary Slessor. This book touches on the harshness of the African land as well as how hard it is to preach against ancient tribals customs.