Tapping into her vast reservoir of knowledge about the persecuted church, author Hope Flinchbaugh has crafted a spellbinding first novel set in mod...
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Dec 29, 2008
Hope
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I'm the author of this book and it cheered me considerably to read your reviews! I was warmed by Mary's comments who stumbled onto the book by accident yet enjoyed its story. And to the friend who wasn't sure if it is based on true stories, I assure you that there was a nineteen-year-old Christian girl in China who was incarcerated for passing out "seditious literature" in her high school. After being tortured for some time, she began to scrub the floors of inmates, bringing them th
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Jun 27, 2009
Sarah
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This is a must read for all Christians who are perhaps a bit too comfy in their way of life. I will never again take for granted the gift that America has given me, in that I can read my bible where ever I want, and that I can have multiple copies. I don't have to worry about being thrown into prison for chosing Christ.
This was a real eye opener for me on just how challenging it is to be a Christian in China. I also learned how much God gives a person who is in seemingly hopeless circums More...
This was a real eye opener for me on just how challenging it is to be a Christian in China. I also learned how much God gives a person who is in seemingly hopeless circums More...
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Oct 19, 2010
Chloe
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I LOVED this book. It was so real to me and really made me think about what I would do if I were in the same situation and if I would have the faith and courage that Mai Lin had. A real opener to the fact that people are actually going though similar persecution all over the world. It really strengthened my faith and drew me closer to God. A truly AMAZING story.
Aug 16, 2009
Michelle
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I liked the book over all, but parts of it were way too preachy for my personal taste--the notion that some people seem to have that a soon as people here of Jesus they are ready to jump on board is just not what I have experienced. It was interesting to hear what the authors perspectives were on the human rights issues in China, though, and I plan to research this some more now.
Mar 04, 2011
Deb
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Mai Lin tells her story, as the daughter of a Christian in China she grew up knowing what it is like to be persecuted. The house church that she is a part of is raided and the pastor carted off to jail. Mai Lin comforts her best friend, the son of the pastor, and they make tentative plans for a future together. But first Mai Lin wants to fulfill her dreams of going to university. But her outspokeness about her faith gets her into trouble and her dreams may never have a chance of coming true.
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Nov 13, 2007
Mary
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I read this book by mistake when assigned to read another book called "Wild Swans - Three Daughters of China," but I liked it anyway. It is a dramatization of America's view of the plight of Chinese christians. It definately had some Christian propaganda, however I'm not against that. It would be nice to hear from someone who has really been through the conversion experience in China, because it would resolve any doubts I have as to the veracity of the experiences and viewpoints tol
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May 25, 2008
Becki
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i enjoyed this. It was a quick read and I was able to feel like I was the character in the book. It is a work of fiction but it brought to light a lot of what seemed to be factual life of living in communist china and trying to worship what you believe and not being allowed to.
Oct 18, 2008
Cutsiebuttons
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I couldn't put this book down. I found the author to be very easy to read. It was inspiring and heart wrenching. I highly recommend it.
Feb 13, 2008
Meredith
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This was a good book, opened my eyes to a lot of things going on that I was not fully aware of.
Aug 11, 2008
Autumn
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Wonderful book about a christian in China and the underground church. DEFINATE READ!!!
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