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Book Synopsis: Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a violent Amazonian tribe savagely speared her husband Jim and his four colleagues. Incredibly, prayerfully, Elisabeth took her toddler daughter, snakebite kit, Bible, and journal . . . and lived in the jungle with the Stone-Age people who killed her husband. Compelled by her friendship and forgiveness, many came to faith in Jesus.
This courageous, no-nonsense Christian went on to write dozens of books, host a long-running radio show, and speak at conferences all over the world. She was a pillar of coherent, committed faith; a beloved and sometimes controversial icon.
In this authorized biography, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, bestselling author Ellen Vaughn uses Elisabeth’s private, unpublished journals, and candid interviews with her family and friends, to paint the adventures and misadventures God used to shape one of the most influential women in modern church history. It’s the story of a hilarious, sensual, brilliant, witty, self-deprecating, sensitive, radical, and surprisingly relatable person utterly submitted to doing God’s will, no matter how high the cost. For Elisabeth, the central question was not, “How does this make me feel?” but, simply, “is this true?” If so, then the next question was, “what do I need to do about it to obey God?”
“My life is on Thy Altar, Lord—for Thee to consume. Set the fire, Father! Bind me with cords of love to the Altar. Hold me there. Let me remember the Cross.” –Elisabeth Elliot, age 21
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If you're looking for an incredible true story of courage, faith, and forgiveness, look no further than "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot." This gripping biography takes you on a remarkable journey through the life of Elisabeth Elliot, a young missionary who experienced unimaginable tragedy and yet found strength and purpose in the midst of it all.
Elisabeth's story begins in the jungles of Ecuador, where her husband and his colleagues were brutally attacked by a violent Amazonian tribe. Instead of retreating in fear, Elisabeth chose to stay among the very people who took her husband's life, living among them with her toddler daughter. Through her friendship and forgiveness, many of these Stone-Age people came to faith in Jesus.
But the story doesn't end there. Elisabeth went on to become a prolific writer, hosting a radio show and speaking at conferences all over the world. She was a woman of unwavering faith and profound influence in the modern church. In "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot," bestselling author Ellen Vaughn delves into Elisabeth's private journals and interviews with family and friends to give you an intimate portrait of this remarkable woman.
Elisabeth's life was filled with adventure and misadventure, shaping her into the person she became. She was witty, humble, and radical in her devotion to God, always seeking His will no matter the cost. This biography offers a glimpse into her journey of self-discovery and surrender, reminding us of the power of living a life fully committed to God's calling.
Don't miss out on this inspiring and relatable story that will challenge and encourage you in your own spiritual journey. Order your copy of "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot" today and experience the transformative power of faith and forgiveness.
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