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Jungle Pilot: The Gripping Story of the Life and Witness of Nate Saint, Martyred Missionary to Ecuador
In 1956, pilot Nate Saint and four other missionaries were killed in Ecuador by the Waodani (Auca) Indians they had come to serve. Now Nate's gripping story of faithful service for Christ is brought up to date through the epilogue written by his son, Steve.
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
April 1st 1997
by Discovery House Publishers
(first published January 1st 1997)
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The life of Nate Saint is a testimony to the ultimate obedience to and following the will of God. Nate's insatiable curiousity, mechanical abilities, exuberant spirit, and genuine likability must have made him a joy to be around...and perhaps, a bit exhausting! Hitt's book tracks Nate's earliest days to the very day of Nate's homegoing on January 8, 1956--primarily through family interviews and Nate's own journals. Engineers, missionary pilots, and aviation junkies would especially love this boo...more
This was a fantastic biography. I have been interested in the story of the 5 men who were killed by the Aucas for some years, and have read much about them, but this book has been sitting on my shelf for years, unread. I was afraid it might be dry and boring, but it wasn't at all. Very gripping story about a man who was flawed, who served as a soldier and then as a missionary, and ultimately, gave his life in effort to bring Christ to the Indians in Ecuador. It is SUCH a powerful life testimony,...more
"Jungle Pilot" is about the life of Nate Saint who is one of the five missionaries that was killed in Ecuador along with Jim Elliot. They made a movie about these missionaries and how they were martyred called "The End of the Spear". The srory of his life was amazing; how God worked through his life and his death. It was an encouragement and a reminder that all we need to do is put our entire trust and faith in Him; to surrender our lives to His will. Oh to have faith like these people!
Enrapturing testimony and down-to-earth prose, this biography delivers a detailed account of the life and work of missionary Nate Saint. Though Hitt sometimes hints at borderline legalism, I personally found Saint's devotion to God as laudable and inspiring. Some of his observations resound stronger than some sermons I've heard as well.
This book is a book on my favorite martyr. He gave up so much for the people who ended up killing him, so much that a few years later they became Christians and even ended up baptizing Nate's children. I recommend this book to anyone who likes reading christian biographies!
This book fleshes out the real life of Nate Saint, the Christian missionary who was martyred in Ecuador along with Jim Elliot and two other missionaries.
I have watched "End of the Spear" based on the book by Steve Saint, Nate's son. I have read a great deal about Jim Eliot. And I have been a past supporter of Missionary Aviation Fellowship (www.maf.org).
All of these have reinforced my very high opinion of the courage and bravery and ingenuity of these young American missionaries. I have gone to...more
I have watched "End of the Spear" based on the book by Steve Saint, Nate's son. I have read a great deal about Jim Eliot. And I have been a past supporter of Missionary Aviation Fellowship (www.maf.org).
All of these have reinforced my very high opinion of the courage and bravery and ingenuity of these young American missionaries. I have gone to...more
Loved it! Everyone always tells of Jim Eliot, but what about the little known pilot, Nate Saint. Well, here's another side of the story of those martyred in Equador.
Wonderful read for anyone who ventures into other countries to spread God's Word realizing that trusting God along the way is paramount to your trip.
Mar 07, 2011
Mikaela
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This book was so near and dear to my heart. Anyone interested in flying or missions needs to read it.
Read this book about 3 or 4 years ago. Heart wrenching bio...
What an inspiring book!
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this one, I think every Christian should read it. It was neat for me to get the perspective on Nate Saint’s life after having read so much about Jim Elliot all my life. It was another side to the story of the 5 martyred missionaries. I appreciated the epilogue at the end by Stephen B. Saint and in finding out what happened after that fateful day up until the early 21st century.
Much of the book comes directly from letters and logs of Nate Saint which gave me a sense of rather direct contact with him. I had read _End of the Spear_ by Nate's son, Steve Saint which was about Steve's experience in Ecuador, but also contained what Steve learned about his father's death. _Jungle Pilot_ was about Nate Saint's life and dedication to mission and to family and most of all to God.
A good book to learn more about Nate Saint and what led him to become a missionary pilot.
I seen the movie and its based on a true story. A very interesting story about a families interactions with some indians in the rainforest.
I kept this book in my cargo pocket for flights over Turkey. It made me realize how how important is effective communication.
THis book is amaaaaaaaazing!
Jun 17, 2013
Kimberly
marked it as to-read
Jun 12, 2013
Kelsey
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