Arrested by the Government of Romania in the 1960's, Richard Wurmbrand was convicted of a crime - Loving Jesus. Using a flashback technique Catherine Mackenzie retells Richard's gripping, and at times gruesome story. Despite suffering years of mental and physical torture, God used Richard to witness to many people from prison guards to government officials. Even after his release from prison Richard prayed that if God could use him to reach others for Christ, to send him back. God heard his prayer and Richard was re- arrested and sent to prison for another period of torture. His story is inspirational. Thinking further topics and a timeline are features of the series and are included in this reprint. "If you like this, you'll love this! Check out Ten Girls who made a difference by Irene Howat. This includes a chapter on Sabina Wurmbrand, Richard's wife." Catherine MacKenzie ~ Author and CF4K Editor
Catherine Mackenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She lives in Scotland and has several nieces and nephews – a perfect practice audience!
The story of Richard Wurmbrand is horrifying and inspiring, and makes me wonder how I would manage if I were in the same situation as he was - and makes me thankful I never have been! His testimony is powerful.
However (as a writer myself and grammar-stickler), poor writing and bad editing made this particular book difficult to read and take seriously. I would read more about the person (and the other people they write about, such as Billy Graham and John Bunyan), but I don't know if I would read more from this series, if this is the quality of writing they produce.
Extremely moving! Clearly potrays that hanging on to Gods faith is all we need! However, it is slightly violent, may not be suitable for the faint of heart..