A Path Not Lined with Roses

by Peter Rumachik (Translator), Pavel Rumachik, Luba Rumachik

The inspiring story of Pastor Peter Rumachik, inprisoned over eighteen years in the Soviet Gulag for preaching the Gospel.

Genres: History, Biography, Memoir

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is the autobiography of Peter, Luba his wife, and their eldest son Pavel. It focuses on the Communist persecution of Baptists in the USSR from the 1950's to the late 80's because they would not deny their faith. Peter spent over 18 years in gulags, prisons, and labor camps, but remained a faithful witness despite extended periods in freezing isolation cells because he would not stop witnessing or deny his faith.

It's easy to draw parallels to the incredibly stupid cancel culture so prevalent currently in the USA, and if allowed to continue, what will happen to Christians in the USA if they refuse to bow to the prevailing beliefs of so many.

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the formative reads in my early Christian walk. Following the life of Pastor Rumachik and his imprisonment for the cause of Christ motivated me to devote my life to Christ in a similar fashion. The work focuses on the ups and downs of his ministry in the USSR and the frustrations of trying to live Christ in front of an estranged family, antagonistic captors, and various inmates. The opportunity of this little-known pastor to suffer for the cause of Christ should be a motivation to 21st century casual Christians to wake up and rediscover the facets of their belief that makes suffering a worthy sacrifice.

[Kyle Huber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful reminders of the sustaining power and grace God gives to those who trust Him. We also see the shallowness in most of our complaints