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Ellen did such an amazing job writing about the real struggles of missionaries without casting stones. It was so healing to read and she wrote with so much humility and wisdom. She is so raw (specifically with talking about depression). She really honors what Christ has done throughout the whole book. It is a great short and easy read but full of so much good meat. It would be awesome for any missionary, but also great for anyone who knows or is supporting a missionary to help them see what missionaries may be going through and what they need. There was also a great section on what long term missionaries experience with short term teams. I was so healed reading this even tho I came back from missions 6 years ago and just great practical advice but without being a checklist "how to", leaving freedom to be your own individual. Seriously check it out. So good.
So proud of you Ellen.
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Customers find this book insightful and practical, with one noting it contains helpful real-life stories. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its authenticity, being written by a real missionary, and its emotional content, with one customer mentioning it touches on all the emotions they felt. Additionally, customers appreciate its readability, describing it as easy-to-read and written in a simplistic, easy-to-understand way.
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56 customers mention content, 56 positive, 0 negative
...insightful, encouraging, practical, confirming, convicting.....Just a great read for a real person who happens to love Jesus and followed His...Read more
This was a great book! I loved Ellen's transparency and courage to talk about the difficult topics that too often don't get talked about!Read more
...It was refreshing and encouraging to know someone else was going/has gone through these things and it was a reminder that all will be well....Read more
...Great read!Read more
22 customers mention practical, 22 positive, 0 negative
...insightful, encouraging, practical, confirming, convicting.....Just a great read for a real person who happens to love Jesus and followed His...Read more
This book was very helpful and encouraging for me as a missionary preparing to serve overseas....Read more
Real, practical advice that spoke to my heart on a number of levels....Read more
A little stiff at the beginning but lots of good information and encouragement. Keep reading to the end of this book.Read more
14 customers mention authenticity, 14 positive, 0 negative
Excellent. Insightful. Honest. A must read for those entering the mission field and those going on a short term mission, for sure.Read more
As a wife and mom getting ready to head to the mission field, I love how real & authentic Ellen is! A wonderful book. Definitely one to keep on hand!Read more
This is a real book by a real missionary who is brave enough to share her experiences....Read more
...I serve as a counselor to other local missionaries. This book is spot on. I so much appreciated another person who GETS IT....Read more
11 customers mention emotional, 11 positive, 0 negative
Compassionately and unflinchingly addresses important topics (especially depression) from many points of view, and by a missionary with vast...Read more
...insightful, encouraging, practical, confirming, convicting.....Just a great read for a real person who happens to love Jesus and followed His...Read more
...I applaud the author for writing such a compassionate and important book.Read more
Real, practical advice that spoke to my heart on a number of levels....Read more
11 customers mention readability, 11 positive, 0 negative
...of eight years myself, I found this book to be very relevant, easy to read, and practical for anyone interested in becoming a missionary, currently...Read more
Easy to read book with great points about missionary life. I think all beginning missionaries and even supporters would benefit from reading this!!Read more
A quick and easy read with some helpful insightsRead more
...Good easy read.Read more
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on February 24, 2017
Very encouraging when you live on the mission field. ...
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A short and worthwhile read.
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Its about Being a missionary
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