Čovek koga nisu mogli da ubiju

by Stanley Maxwell

Sudska dvorana odjekivala je od optužbi i ružnih dobacivanja, dok je čovjek srednjih godina stajao i slušao presudu. Njegovo lice bilo je nateklo od batina koje je dobio prijethodne večeri. Noge su mu klecale od napornog stajanja u beskrajnim satima ispitivanja. Međutim, njegovo srce se radovalo što je imao priliku da drugima posvjedoči o svojoj odanosti najboljem Prijatelju.

Optužen za kontrarevolucionarnu djelatnost, gospodin Vong bio je suočen sa neočekivanom i teškom kaznom od dvadeset godina u logoru sa prislinim radom. Progonitelji gospodina Vonga vjerovali su da su mu oduzeli vjersku slobodu, a onda su pokušali da mu oduzmu i život. Međutim, ništa nisu znali o snazi vjere svoga zatvorenika ni o moći njegovog Boga.

„Čovek koga nisu mogli da ubiju“ je potresna priča o vjeri i čudesnom oslobođenju koje se dogodilo u Kini na vrhuncu kulturne revolucije. Nepokoljebljiva hrabrost gospodina Vonga kojom se opredijelio za Spasitelja i čuda koja su spasila njegov život, pokrenuće vas da vjerujete u Boga koji je veći od svakog problema ili okolnosti.

Genres: History, Faith, Biography

207 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1995

About the author

Stanley Maxwell is an author, freelance writer, instructor of English and history and a teacher.

Born in Chicago, he was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was educated at Andrews University.
He has traveled around the world more times than he can count. He worked with Vietnamese boat people in Thai refugee camps, taught English in China, Macau and Hong Kong. In addition, he has conducted biological research on the Galapagos Islands. He joined an archaeological dig at Tel Jawa, Jordan and studied modern-day cave-dwelling in Aman in 1992.

While teaching English at YanBian University in China, he heard the story that would become The Man Who Couldn't Be Killed, his first book, which was a best-seller for Pacific Press in 1995.

Reviews

[David Mayer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pih. Mogli ste komotno da knjigu naslovite PRIRUČNIK I REKLAMA ZA ADVENTISTE I SUBOTARE.

Veliko razočaranje pogotovo što knjiga ima dobre ocene ali vidim da su to mahom pripadnici Adventističke crkve.

Nemam ništa protiv te crkve ali ovaj roman "po istinitom dogadjaju" je vrlo, vrlo loš.

Kada sam kupio knjigu svideo mi se sinopsis koji kaže da knjiga govori o Kinezu koji je postao hrišćanin te je zbog toga proganjan od komunista ali je on sve izdržao na kraju.

Zanimljivo? Da kao ideja. ali....

Dobili smo ovu knjigu koja je sve "na prvu". Jako naivna i vređa mi inteligenciju.

Vong je kinez korumpirani policajac, ljude tuče, uzima mito. A onda slučajno dolazi do Biblije i samo tri rečenice kasnije on bukvalno doživljava OH BOG JE CAR, ISUS JE GLAVNI JA SAM POBOŽAN.

Postaje fin, kulturan čovek.

Likovi niko mu ne kaže NE ni na šta.

Ženo hoću još jednu ženu. Sviđa mi se glumica u pozorištu.
Oke Vong ako ti tako kažeš mužu moj.

Glumice hoću te za drugu ženu.
Vong vragolanu mali može

Vong izgubi pare, on se pomoli Isusu kad eto ti par sekundi kasnije dolazi devojka i daje mu pare.

Vong je gladan, pomoli se Isusu eto ti na vrata čovek mu iz čista mira donese pare.

Vonga jure besni čopor divljih pasa, on se pomoli Isusu, psi mu priđu i ližu ga maze se.

Vong ide u banku da podigne pare čeka red a i iz čista mira počne svima da priča "Da vam kažem nešto o mom prijatelju Isusu".

Svaki drugo poglavlje lik iz čista mira ide i priča "o Isusu mom prijatelju". A svi likovi su kao zainteresovani i odgovaraju sa "pričajte mi Vong".

Bukvalno sam bio u stilu dobro je brate iskuliraj malo.

Vidi ženu u mraku na mostu priđe joj iz čista mira počne da priča o Isusu. Kad žena kaže "Oh gospodin Vong" Ja sam htela da se ubijem večeras ali eto Isus me voli pa neću.

Pisac ubacuje u knjigu to kako Vong kinez čita knjige Elen Vajt (jedne od osnivačice Adventista) i pola ovog romana su citati i odlomci iz tih knjiga. A da, ubacuje i to kako Kinez čita knjigu Adventiste nekog Maksvela koji je stric autoru ove knjige zapravo. 🤣

Stražari u logoru su svi jednolični. Sve se vrti u krug. U jednoj sceni ga lome od batina a u drugoj "Vong bezobrazniče pričaj nam o svom Bogu".

I onda Vong drži lekturu i priča o Adventizmu.

Na kraju knjige Vong kojem su stražari polomili ruke i glavu odbija doktora ali ga "misteriozno" Isus leči preko noći.

I onda opet "misteriozno" samo on biva pušten iz logora smrti od nekoliko hiljada ljudi.

Previše naivno za moj ukus. Ipak ajde knjiga nije teška za čitanje i ima neku radnju koju nije teško pratiti pa ocena 2.

[Dharma]

This was an interesting read on how people who practiced a different religion, Christianity, were treated during China's Cultural Revolution. I was blown away many times by the intensity and faith that Mr Wong had during his time in a labor camp. I sometimes didn't agree with what he chose to do, because of his family, but I still respect him for it.

The writing was a little hard to follow, but still told a good story.

[Trevor Cassell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a very powerful book on Gods watchful hand over a man in communist China and how he saved him. When he first became an Adventist in communist China he was able to keep the Sabbath but eventually they got on to him and sent him to prison.Many a time God helped him out and helped him become friends with the right people in the camp he was sent to and they couldn't kill him or break his faith. The most amazing was when they tied him out in the cold to freeze to death but God untied the knot so that he could keep himself warm through the night. He brought some people to his faith and proved to everyone he met he would not cave. It also talked about how his family went through tribulation but was also able to stay true to God. This book was very gripping and you really can't put it down. I would highly recommend it.

[Jermaine Gayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was glued to this book! It was as if I had a first row seat into the life of a man strong in faith. Mr. Wong's amazing story inspires faith, hope and confidence in Christ. His journey during China's cultural Revolution was packed with miracles, close calls and had me impatient to find out what would happen next, I can say that this book was well worth reading.

[Lorena Contreraz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book to read in the times we're living in today. Made me realize that my faith may not be as strong as I thought.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such an inspiring story that I would highly recommend to anyone. It illustrates the incredible strength that true faith in God can bring and renews spiritual courage. This story could really help someone on their spiritual journey.

[Melanie Hubbard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned about this book from the Seventh Day Adventist group on Second Life. They used it as one of their story time readings. I had it on my Amazon wish list and one of my family members (was it my brother?) bought it as a Christmas gift in 2024.

[Sandy Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book. The only reason I didn't give it five stars was because it was so awful to read about man's inhumanity to man. However, I found the mindset of this hero very inspiring.

[Roger · Rating 5 out of 5]

An important book that deserves to be read in our current socio-cultural environment.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book but sad how anyone can be so cruel.