Stones of Fire

by Isobel Kuhn

This is the true story of Mary, a young Lisu tribeswoman, who was challenged by Isobel Kuhn to "let God break her heart." Stones of Fire records her struggles and the surprising results.

Genres: Biography, Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Female Authors, Womens, Biography Memoir

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

In Finnish:
Isobel Kuhn (1901-1957) teki elämäntyönsä pääosin Lisu-heimon parissa Kiinan ja Burman raja-alueilla sekä Thaimaan pohjoisosassa. AREENALLA on persoonallinen kuvaus haastavasta työstä ja Jumalan johdatuksesta vaikeuksien keskellä. Elävästi kirjoitettu ETSIMÄSSÄ kertoo lähetystyötä edeltävästä ajasta, kun kristityn kodin kasvatti sanoutui irti lapsuusajan opetuksista, ryhtyi agnostikoksi ja yritti täyttää elämänsä tanssimisella, teatterilla ja seurustelulla. Sisäisen tyhjyyden kokeminen sai Isobelin kysymään Jumalan olemassaoloa ja etsimään todellista suhdetta Häneen. Jumala osoitti itsensä todeksi ja johti Isobelin "sumuisilta tasangoilta" siunatuille vuoripoluille - hän sai evankelistan kutsumuksen, kävi Moodyn perustaman raamattukoulun, ja lopulta - sille areenalle, missä hän sai olla todistamassa Jumalan tekoja Lisu-kansan parissa.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s style is difficult, and Kuhn’s and equated writing is confusing when layers with old geography, spelling, and both Lisu and Christian names. But it is a biography of one young Lisu woman, Mary. It wasn’t h til the last two chapters I realized she was the principal character, I was so lost getting caught up date on the second Sino-Japanese war.

[Bro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was excited to read another book about the Lisu work in Yunnan province in China! What a wonderful way to tell about the work of God in peoples lives. This one is mostly told from the view of a young lady called "Third Sister" then later "Mary". It tells of her struggles with sin and self with some wins and losses in the spiritual battles. It is encouraging to see that all people have struggles no matter what socio-economic level they are born into or find themselves living in. Kuhn is so real with her own struggles in books she writes about herself and gives the same feeling to her translation and retelling of this spiritual journey of a young girl in a remote hill tribe village. It is worth a read! It is not long and will be hard to put down. I think you will really enjoy it and want to share it with your friends!

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heartwarming and stimulating. Kuhn is a great narrator.

[Melissa Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book when I was a teenager and absolutely loved it. Coming back to it over 30 years later it still has a powerful impact. Isobel Kuhn writes so well and let’s the Holy Spirit help tell the story.

[Alireza Ghazi-Torbati · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellently written account of a sweet Lisu tribeswoman. The fruit of God's work amongst the Lisu tribes started through James O Fraser is clear in the life of Third Sister ('Mary') as she faithfully follows the Lord in His calling for.

What an encouragement!

[Rachel L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The biography of a Lisu girl that Isobel Kuhn knew. It's a good book--realistic and sad at times, but encouraging too. I liked it better the second time through.

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book out of curiosity. The author's son is my brother-in-law. He has remarkable stories about his childhood and many stories of his parents. Fascinating.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two-haiku review:

Story of Mary
From Lisu land in China
How she and faith grow

Primitive setting
Communists overrunning
Poor Lisu people

[Beka · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book about the life of a sold-out for Christ Lisu Christian.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second time reading this book and it still touches my heart.

[Loretta]

Like Nests Above the Abyss, I first read this many years ago and lost it. It was originally published way before I was born, and I had wondered whether it would stand the test of time. It does. Mrs Kuhn's passion and light touch shine through with as much relevance today as back then.

It looks as though several people have added this book. I wonder if it might he a good idea for someone to combine some of these.