Though Bombs May Fall: The Extraordinary Story Of George Rue, Missionary Doctor To Korea

by Jose A. Lopez Portillo, Penny Young Sook Kim

An inspirational story of tenacity and self-sacrifice Though Bombs May Fall is the extraordinary story of George Henry Rue, a Seventh-day Adventist missionary doctor who left a lucrative medical practice in the U.S., to serve the Korean people during the war years. It is a story that takes you into the heart of a beautiful land during its darkest days, revealing the lives of many determined individuals who wrenched success from tragedy. As you read about Dr. Rue's commitment to serve the people he loved while landmines, bombs, theft, and devastation repeatedly threatened his life, your own faith will deepen. The amazing witness of Dr. Rue inspires us all to stand strong for a God more powerful than bombs, armies, or ideologies.

127 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Betty Rue and Leland Mitchell were my grandparents. I enjoyed the book as a retelling of the stories I grew up hearing, although the dialog and writing style left something to be desired. Despite the hagiography, Gpa Rue WAS a stoic, dedicated Christian and an excellent physician. However, my favorite part of the book was learning that he was kicked out of PUC (my alma mater) for being too friendly with Gma Mickey! And alas, why couldn’t that photographic memory be hereditary?

[Susie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story, even if less than well written (okay, it was terribly cheesy and just cringe-worthy in parts...Oh, the dialogue!?!), was inspiring and offered insight to life in Korea through war.