Dear family: The L'Abri family letters, 1961-1986

by Edith Schaeffer

Dear The L'Abri family letters, 1961-1986 [hardcover] Schaeffer, Edith [Jan 01, 1989]

Genres: Biography, Christian

428 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1989

About the author

EDITH SCHAEFFER is the widow of Francis Schaeffer, and with him co-founder of L'Abri Fellowship. Her many books include A Celebration of Children and The Life of Prayer. She passed away in 2013.

Recognized internationally for his work in Christianity and culture, Francis A. Schaeffer authored more than twenty books, which have been translated into a score of languages and sold millions worldwide. He and his wife, Edith, founded L'Abri Fellowship international study and discipleship centers. Schaeffer passed away in 1984, but his influence and legacy continue worldwide.

children: Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

Reviews

[Rachel B]

3.5 stars

I was excited that this book covers the period of time before and after L'Abri was written but, honestly, the after became somewhat boring as the Schaeffers' ministry increasingly was wrapped up in speaking at conferences and writing books, and less was written about the community life.

Of course, it is always encouraging to read about answered prayers, but the book was pretty lengthy and I didn't feel that there were as many answers to prayer included in this book as there were in the first one.

[Trisha]

I loved this book just as much as the first collection. It is a testimony of God's faithfulness, full of encouragement to not grow weary, to not give up the fight, to persevere and finish well.