Singer on the Sand

by Norma R. Youngberg

An incredible, true story of a missionary family who landed on Great Sangir Island, just south of the Philippines in the Pacific Ocean to teach islanders truth, loyalty and faith. At first the village people were suspicious of the newcomers but soon many grew to love and respect the Christian family. However, the witch doctor, the chief and many of the head men resented them being there. They decided to counteract the Christian influence by importing some Islamic leaders from an island nearby. The plot thickens when the Christians were confined to the seashore while most of the villagers climbed a mountain to escape a gigantic tidal wave that was created by an erupting volcano on an island close by. Read how God intervened and miraculously delivered his servants from serious accidents, destruction and immediate death. A very exciting and thrilling story!

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1964

Reviews

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this Book, My parents purchased it for me as a Christmas gift in 1964. We first heard the story when it was published as a continued story in the Junior Guide which was a little church paper handed out each Sabbath when we went to Sabbath school and church. We could hardly wait for Daddy to read it to us while Mamma was putting dinner on the table after church. We helped Mamma but worked very quietly so we would not miss what he was reading. One of my little sisters was named Marta after the little girl in this story.

[Wayfaring Stranger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe in miracles because of this book. Extremely formative to me.

[EagleRose · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible story!!! I'm surprised it is so little known. It's a very short story but a story of big faith, and how God intervened to show Himself strong on behalf of those who chose to believe.

[Terri Church · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to see pictures of this , or better yet see it for myself.

[Sem · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a son of Sangihe, I thank Norma Youngberg who was exposing past cultural of our ethnic.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am trying to read all the books I've collected. I can see why a library discarded it. It is a tale of natives learning about God, and the miracles He can do. I love the history in it and am anxious to look up the real history of this small island and its volcano. Meanwhile, I'm keeping the book, hoping some grandchild in my future will find the faith manifested therein.

[Maha Alesawi]

I couldn't finish it, i didn't like it alot

[Keith Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it many times. As far as I can discover the island volcano that exploded was actually Krakatoa.

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes I read this book again just for the inspiration.