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JUNGLE COURAGE
When they left America in the 1930s to serve as missionaries in the remote jungles of Liberia, West Africa, Harold and Ella Landrus could never have imagined the challenges they would face.
They had no way of knowing the joys they would experience, the heartbreaks they would endure, nor the unbelievable adventures they would encounter.
From deadly snakes, to marauding leopards, rampaging elephants, and terrifying airplane crashes, the Landrus family faced every challenge with faith, courage, and purpose.
Written by a retired missionary who spent time with Harold and Ella while they were still ministering in Liberia, their story will challenge and inspire you.
This is the account of a remarkable missionary family striving to make a difference in the lives of native tribespeople deep in the jungles of the African interior. They led lives of worth and meaning while living out adventures that go beyond anything any movie could ever offer. The difference is their story is true.
They had no way of knowing the joys they would experience, the heartbreaks they would endure, nor the unbelievable adventures they would encounter.
From deadly snakes, to marauding leopards, rampaging elephants, and terrifying airplane crashes, the Landrus family faced every challenge with faith, courage, and purpose.
Written by a retired missionary who spent time with Harold and Ella while they were still ministering in Liberia, their story will challenge and inspire you.
This is the account of a remarkable missionary family striving to make a difference in the lives of native tribespeople deep in the jungles of the African interior. They led lives of worth and meaning while living out adventures that go beyond anything any movie could ever offer. The difference is their story is true.
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333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2023
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August 4, 2024
By simply the first few pages I knew this book would be not only fascinating, but also deeply stir my heart. To say it delivered is an understatement! It was so well-written that I could envision the sights and sounds of the stories shared. Missions is an incredibly beautiful call on the Christian life. Jungle Courage recounts the joys and struggles of serving the Lord in a place far from home in an engaging way. I am left feeling astounded by the experiences of the Landrus family and encouraged to pray for those I know currently serving or are acclimating to life back in the U.S. Every believer should read this book--it was beyond excellent!
June 10, 2024
This book is a prime example of individuals who lived their lives in pursuit of the Lord. While God may not call all of us to overseas missions work, He has made each of us with a specific purpose and path by which we might live out our faith for His glory. Harold and Ella’s story is a true testament of faith, an unbelievable adventure that is a privilege to witness second hand, and serves as a continual reminder of God’s perfect and profound provision in all things.
June 10, 2024
Excellent read. Kept my interest from beginning to end. My wife loved it also. Best part was learning about the life of missionaries. Something that is out of my experience set. Great detail of the many trials and joys of life in Africa. Highly recommend it.
June 17, 2024
Jungle Courage is an easy read; with a lot of depth and wild adventure. This book really encouraged me to have Faith and believe God for greater things! Leah H
August 14, 2024
If this book doesn’t stir something in you…something that pushes you at least a little out of your comfortable life to try to make a difference for Jesus, I’m not sure what will!
December 24, 2024
Dedicated missionaries in Liberia, West Africa.
Very dedicated and very trusting in God, but I appreciated the author not glossing over the issues that arose.
Very dedicated and very trusting in God, but I appreciated the author not glossing over the issues that arose.
November 6, 2023
Must read!!!
Jungle Courage is one of those books that you don’t want to put down and at the same time you are dreading the fact that it is going to end. An amazing story of the faith of a family who pursue God’s calling on her life.
Jungle Courage is one of those books that you don’t want to put down and at the same time you are dreading the fact that it is going to end. An amazing story of the faith of a family who pursue God’s calling on her life.
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