Blinded by the Shining Path: Romulo Saune

Trailblazer Books (Chronological) #40

by Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson

A young Quechua Indian learns firsthand the courage of committed Christians when Romulo Sauane, a missionary, turns the local people away from the hate and terror of the Shining Path, a guerrilla group.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Childrens

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Dave and Neta Jackson are a full-time husband/wife writing team who have authored and co-authored many books on marriage and family, the church, relationships, and other subjects. Their books for children include the TRAILBLAZER series and Hero Tales, volumes I,II, III, and IV. The Jacksons make their home in Evanston, Illinois.

Reviews

[Esther Filbrun]

Wow. I'd never heard of this man before, and although the book was written to younger children, and a lot of the story was made up, I still found it fascinating.

[Cala]

1992 Peru. Romalo Suane is a pastor to the pastors in the surrounding villages. The partly true, partly fiction story is based around a 13 year old boy, Alfredo Garcia. His journey goes from young boy enjoying a hard, but decent life in the little village of Santa Rosa, to living amongst the Communist party called Shining Path (against his will), to finding God and reuniting with his mother. There are some definite hard parts (murder, persecution, familial separation, etc.), but well worth the read to learn about the village missions of Peru in 1992, their test of faith, and how so many great men and women and children of God stood tall in His name despite the fatal consequences. Recommended for ages 8-12.

[Grace Lynch]

Lots of great information and detail. A great book for young readers.

[Brian]

I enjoyed this book, gave me a hint of a twist on the main characters life.

[JoAnne]

Very interesting book about the Shining Path but more especially about the life of Romulo Saune.... a great evangelist in Peru during the time of the Shining Path.

[Abigail]

This book my Mom was reading to my little sisters and brother Well Once reading it I couldn't wait for the next chapter so i just Finished it on my own. :) A very good book!!!