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Send Me Where No One Wants to Go: The Carole Ward Story
You are sure to be touched by the incredible journey of Carole Ward’s extraordinary life in answer to God’s calling as He takes her to Uganda and South Sudan in the midst of a horrible war. This dramatic story shows what one woman can do when she dares to trust a mighty God in even the most devastating circumstances with the aid of signs, wonders and miracles. Within the pages of this book you will find the secrets of walking in sync with God as Carol shares the Kingdom of God in great humility and with an impassioned heart and anointed revelation from the heart of the Father.
187 pages, Paperback
Published August 28, 2017
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December 20, 2019
Amazing story of a lady who believes God is working today to bring His Kingdom to full fruition. Having some knowledge of African culture, makes this telling of her story all the more amazing.
God is moving on the continent and I hope and pray more will join what God is doing as we wait for the Son’s secondly coming.
I would like to go to these places to see the changes she talks about. Ridding a village of witch doctors is God’s work through The Holy Spirit.
God is moving on the continent and I hope and pray more will join what God is doing as we wait for the Son’s secondly coming.
I would like to go to these places to see the changes she talks about. Ridding a village of witch doctors is God’s work through The Holy Spirit.
June 18, 2023
Wow.
Carole Ward prays, "Send me where no one wants to go." and God sends her.
And He goes with her.
We're talking about dead men raised to life, witch doctors leaving their former life, orphans and child soldiers healed and restored by love and the enemy crushed beneath the church's feet as they faithfully share the love and power of God.
I read several portions of this book to my family. So amazing. God is amazing.
Carole Ward prays, "Send me where no one wants to go." and God sends her.
And He goes with her.
We're talking about dead men raised to life, witch doctors leaving their former life, orphans and child soldiers healed and restored by love and the enemy crushed beneath the church's feet as they faithfully share the love and power of God.
I read several portions of this book to my family. So amazing. God is amazing.
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June 4, 2021Did not finish. DNF. Stopped at page 7.
July 14, 2024
My religious, fear-mongering grandfather asked me to read this book and write an essay about it within a week for 100$. Obviously, I couldn't say no to a fresh Franklin, but I heavily underestimated how daunting this task would be.
First, it's nowhere near a bestselling work. The text is repetitive, unpolished, boring, and poorly paced. It looks like one of those kindergarten class books where the kids write about something and the teachers print their stories out in the books for parents to keep. I've never heard of Barbara Martin or Carole Ward and I've never seen this book in my life.
Second, it's mildly inspiring at best. I refuse to believe half of these stories are real. No random Sudanese woman would walk up to a random white lady and traumadump for an hour, then let the lady cry onto her muddy feet and wash them with her tears and hair. The stories were very clearly squeezed of any intimacy they possibly had, and even if they're true, they're not very interesting. It's the same things happening over and over again with no connection to the people or the things happening.
Speaking of no connection, my other issue is how much the reader is drowned in religion. I understand that I'm not the target audience for this; I'm not Christian, barely even religious, and I didn't pick this book out for myself. But I think even if I did, I'd still have a headache after each chapter. Every time you think there's a moment of connection to a victim of abuse or to Ms. Ward, it's cut off by scripture and talk about God and Satan and the battle of good and evil.
I genuinely could not get past the half-mark of this book. I skimmed the rest of the story, half-assed my essay, and got my hundred dollars. Good news is that at least I can buy a pride flag with it.
Spoiler alert: Satan is defeated and everyone claps.
First, it's nowhere near a bestselling work. The text is repetitive, unpolished, boring, and poorly paced. It looks like one of those kindergarten class books where the kids write about something and the teachers print their stories out in the books for parents to keep. I've never heard of Barbara Martin or Carole Ward and I've never seen this book in my life.
Second, it's mildly inspiring at best. I refuse to believe half of these stories are real. No random Sudanese woman would walk up to a random white lady and traumadump for an hour, then let the lady cry onto her muddy feet and wash them with her tears and hair. The stories were very clearly squeezed of any intimacy they possibly had, and even if they're true, they're not very interesting. It's the same things happening over and over again with no connection to the people or the things happening.
Speaking of no connection, my other issue is how much the reader is drowned in religion. I understand that I'm not the target audience for this; I'm not Christian, barely even religious, and I didn't pick this book out for myself. But I think even if I did, I'd still have a headache after each chapter. Every time you think there's a moment of connection to a victim of abuse or to Ms. Ward, it's cut off by scripture and talk about God and Satan and the battle of good and evil.
I genuinely could not get past the half-mark of this book. I skimmed the rest of the story, half-assed my essay, and got my hundred dollars. Good news is that at least I can buy a pride flag with it.
Spoiler alert: Satan is defeated and everyone claps.
January 8, 2025
Carole Ward and what’s been accomplished in north Uganda and South Sudan is 5 stars. It’s great that the author chose to capture this in one location.
The chapters should be considered vignettes and not a cohesive flowing account of the last 20 years. One of the main sources of the book was newsletters, which the author did a good job pulling together but the book is disjointed and too many details without character development. I have found a similar feel when reading other missionary biographies. There is a desire to chronicle the facts at the expense of readability.
Marvelous account of Carole’s commitment to God and helping people heal.
The chapters should be considered vignettes and not a cohesive flowing account of the last 20 years. One of the main sources of the book was newsletters, which the author did a good job pulling together but the book is disjointed and too many details without character development. I have found a similar feel when reading other missionary biographies. There is a desire to chronicle the facts at the expense of readability.
Marvelous account of Carole’s commitment to God and helping people heal.
August 1, 2025
Although obvious that this isn’t a book that went through extensive editing, I am glad that I read it. My mother gave it to me after someone came to her church, I think? Anyway, it struck me with awe at the power of God in the same way that the book “The Insanity of God” did. If you want to be encouraged, inspired and challenged in your faith, I think you should read this. It’s all about what God did and is doing in Uganda and South Sudan through one woman saying, “Send me where no one wants to go.”
February 27, 2025
This book was so emotional and intense. Reading it was both so difficult and so reassuring. On one hand, we get to see the all-power presence of God and on the other hand we have to bear witness to the horrible, brutal hand of the devil. Carol's story is heartbreaking, empowering and proof of God's never ending grace, love and power.
October 22, 2023
Amazing true story about the power of God still at work today!
February 1, 2024
Not as well written or polished as other biographies I've read, but the story was probably more incredible and amazing than any other I've read.
June 8, 2024
Amazing book of modern day miracles. Vast evidence for God. I loved it
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