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Ansikte mot ansikte med Jesus
Denna berättelse är som tagen från tidningsrubrikerna om det krigshärjade Mellanöstern. En extrem islamistgrupp placerar ut bomber och spränger en kyrka under en gudstjänst. Tonårsflickan Samaa Habib, hängiven i sin kristna tro och förföljd och misshandlad av sin muslimska familj, stod alldeles intill ett brandskåp där en av bomberna exploderade. Bakdörren är inte stor nog för att fem hundra personer ska kunna fly. En del omkommer. Men efter att kaoset och röken lagt sig, kommer en kvinna tillbaka till livet.
Samaa Habibs berättelse om sin väg till kristen tro och sitt liv som kristen skildrar ingen idyllisk pilgrimstur. Det är en berättelse om våld och krig, och om de fruktansvärda trakasserier och förföljelser som drabbar många kristna i Mellanöstern. Men också om under och tecken, drömmar, syner och uppenbarelser. Och om ett mod som bara den helige Ande kan ingjuta i en människa.
”Mitt mandat på jorden är att väcka kyrkan och uppmana kristna att tala om de goda nyheterna”, skriver Saama Habib. Och den här boken är inte bara spännande läsning, den är ett väckelserop rakt in i en slumrande västerländsk kristenhet.
”Ansikte mot ansikte med Jesus är en historia jag aldrig kommer att glömma. Någonsin. Det är en unik och inspirerande resa där en ung muslimsk kvinna får lära känna Kristus. Den här boken kommer att förvandla ditt liv. Var beredd.”
– Bill Johnson, föreståndare, Bethel Church
”Det här är ett av de mäktigaste vittnesbörden om Jesu verklighet och trofasthet som jag någonsin har läst. Man kan inte läsa den här boken utan att slås av förundran. I en tid då förföljelse av kristna från radikala muslimer sveper över världen är Samaa Habibs vittnesbörd en berättelse som måste höras.”
– Joel Richardson, bästsäljande författare, lärare
”När jag träffade författaren till den här boken och hörde hennes berättelse grät jag av kärlek till Gud, som gav henne styrka att uthärda det hon har uthärdat för hans skull. Den här berättelsen kommer att röra vid ditt hjärta på ett mäktigt sätt...”
– Misty Edwards, föreståndare och lovsångsledare, International House of Prayer
Detta är en sann historia. Dock har platser som nämns i berättelsen och vissa detaljer dolts och namnen på författaren, hennes familj och vänner ändrats för deras säkerhets skull.
Samaa Habibs berättelse om sin väg till kristen tro och sitt liv som kristen skildrar ingen idyllisk pilgrimstur. Det är en berättelse om våld och krig, och om de fruktansvärda trakasserier och förföljelser som drabbar många kristna i Mellanöstern. Men också om under och tecken, drömmar, syner och uppenbarelser. Och om ett mod som bara den helige Ande kan ingjuta i en människa.
”Mitt mandat på jorden är att väcka kyrkan och uppmana kristna att tala om de goda nyheterna”, skriver Saama Habib. Och den här boken är inte bara spännande läsning, den är ett väckelserop rakt in i en slumrande västerländsk kristenhet.
”Ansikte mot ansikte med Jesus är en historia jag aldrig kommer att glömma. Någonsin. Det är en unik och inspirerande resa där en ung muslimsk kvinna får lära känna Kristus. Den här boken kommer att förvandla ditt liv. Var beredd.”
– Bill Johnson, föreståndare, Bethel Church
”Det här är ett av de mäktigaste vittnesbörden om Jesu verklighet och trofasthet som jag någonsin har läst. Man kan inte läsa den här boken utan att slås av förundran. I en tid då förföljelse av kristna från radikala muslimer sveper över världen är Samaa Habibs vittnesbörd en berättelse som måste höras.”
– Joel Richardson, bästsäljande författare, lärare
”När jag träffade författaren till den här boken och hörde hennes berättelse grät jag av kärlek till Gud, som gav henne styrka att uthärda det hon har uthärdat för hans skull. Den här berättelsen kommer att röra vid ditt hjärta på ett mäktigt sätt...”
– Misty Edwards, föreståndare och lovsångsledare, International House of Prayer
Detta är en sann historia. Dock har platser som nämns i berättelsen och vissa detaljer dolts och namnen på författaren, hennes familj och vänner ändrats för deras säkerhets skull.
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December 31, 2014
This book was amazing. What an impactful and eye opening testimony this was! I recommend any believer to read this. It will make you reevaluate your priorities, and shed light on the persecution other believers face in other countries - in this book the Muslim community.
December 16, 2023
Amazing testimonies!!! So encouraging. So inspiring! Faith-building, impactful biography!
January 20, 2015
This is one of the best books I've ever read!
The story of Samaa Habib is an amazing story of a women growing in faith and finding the purpose of her life.
Usually I think that true stories can be a little boring since few things happens, but through out this book things was happening all the time and I enjoyed reading every single page of it.
This book got me thinking a lot about the meaning of life and the love of God.
I think that this book is not only for believers but also for people who are interested of reading about other cultures. You get to learn a lot about the life in a muslim country and how it is to grow up in war. You even get the chance to experience life from a religious person's point of you and get an understanding to why people believe in a higher power.
I recommend this book to everybody!
The story of Samaa Habib is an amazing story of a women growing in faith and finding the purpose of her life.
Usually I think that true stories can be a little boring since few things happens, but through out this book things was happening all the time and I enjoyed reading every single page of it.
This book got me thinking a lot about the meaning of life and the love of God.
I think that this book is not only for believers but also for people who are interested of reading about other cultures. You get to learn a lot about the life in a muslim country and how it is to grow up in war. You even get the chance to experience life from a religious person's point of you and get an understanding to why people believe in a higher power.
I recommend this book to everybody!
December 30, 2025
Dit boek is het aangrijpende en indrukwekkende verhaal van Samaa die opgroeit in een land vol oorlog, verdriet en pijn. Samaa is opgegroeid is een islamitisch gezin, en doet braaf alles was haar is geleerd: meerdere malen per dag bidden tot Allah, en wanneer mensen praten over God dan dreunt ze voor zichzelf op dat Allah de enige echte God is. Maar wat Samaa ook doet.. Allah lijkt haar gebeden nooit te horen.
Midden in de oorlog hoort Samaa steeds meer over Jezus en de God van Abraham. En al snel voelt ze zich aangetrokken tot de verhalen uit de Bijbel. Wanneer Samaa wanhopig een keer tot God bidt, wordt haar gebed meteen gehoord!
Dit boek was een mooie getuigenis van hoe groot God zijn liefde is. Het verhaal ging af en toe wat van de hak op de tak.. en ik miste op sommige momenten wat meer details van de setting, de karakters etc. En eerlijk gezegd vond ik de vertaling zeer matig, met af en toe woorden die naar mijn idee niet in het Nederlandse woordenboek te vinden zijn.. maar indrukwekkend is het woord wat me vooral bij blijft!!
Midden in de oorlog hoort Samaa steeds meer over Jezus en de God van Abraham. En al snel voelt ze zich aangetrokken tot de verhalen uit de Bijbel. Wanneer Samaa wanhopig een keer tot God bidt, wordt haar gebed meteen gehoord!
Dit boek was een mooie getuigenis van hoe groot God zijn liefde is. Het verhaal ging af en toe wat van de hak op de tak.. en ik miste op sommige momenten wat meer details van de setting, de karakters etc. En eerlijk gezegd vond ik de vertaling zeer matig, met af en toe woorden die naar mijn idee niet in het Nederlandse woordenboek te vinden zijn.. maar indrukwekkend is het woord wat me vooral bij blijft!!
May 7, 2018
Mooi getuigenis! Ik had op sommige plekken wat meer diepgang gewild, vooral wat betreft de effecten van vervolging op Saama.
Haar geloof is inspirerend en heeft me aan het denken gezet.
Haar geloof is inspirerend en heeft me aan het denken gezet.
January 5, 2015
Face to Face with Jesus is the testimony of Samaa Habib, a Christian who was born a Muslim in a predominantly Muslim country. She tells her story of her childhood, how she came to Christ, and her life after accepting Christ. And one day, two terrorists bombed her Church, temporarily killing her. It was then that she came 'Face to Face with Jesus'. But to me, the meat of the book started long before her near-death experience, and while this experience is wonderful, it's not the centre of the story.
Nope, the centre of the story is how God is everywhere, even in the places where we least expect it. Consider this, Samaa's birth nearly killed her mother. She grew up during a civil war between Sunni and Shia muslims. But one day, during a free Taekwondo class, she hears the word of God. Something sparks within her that previous experiences haven't (she had attended an Orthodox Church before at the invitation of her friend). She begins to go to Church, and finally accepts Christ. And through her living testimony, she manages to bring her mother, her sisters and most of her family to Christ. And in turn, they are powerful testimony as they model God's love in a country that persecutes Christians, especially Muslim-turned-Christian believers, who are apostates in their eyes.
Samaa's story was a good end-of-2014 book for me because it was a wake-up call. It is so easy to keep quiet when you're the minority, even if unlike Samaa, you don't face the threat of death for your faith. God has reminded me to be a loud and loving witness wherever I am.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
This review was first posted at Inside the mind of a Bibliophile
Nope, the centre of the story is how God is everywhere, even in the places where we least expect it. Consider this, Samaa's birth nearly killed her mother. She grew up during a civil war between Sunni and Shia muslims. But one day, during a free Taekwondo class, she hears the word of God. Something sparks within her that previous experiences haven't (she had attended an Orthodox Church before at the invitation of her friend). She begins to go to Church, and finally accepts Christ. And through her living testimony, she manages to bring her mother, her sisters and most of her family to Christ. And in turn, they are powerful testimony as they model God's love in a country that persecutes Christians, especially Muslim-turned-Christian believers, who are apostates in their eyes.
Samaa's story was a good end-of-2014 book for me because it was a wake-up call. It is so easy to keep quiet when you're the minority, even if unlike Samaa, you don't face the threat of death for your faith. God has reminded me to be a loud and loving witness wherever I am.
Disclaimer: I got a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a free and honest review.
This review was first posted at Inside the mind of a Bibliophile
January 23, 2016
3 stars. I had trouble following the chronology of events. Also, I would have preferred to have some details added for a bit of veracity.
July 26, 2025
I might be biased, but bear with me – this is a book for everyone, regardless of religious belief or background. It’s not just a story about faith; it’s about courage in the face of fear, the cost of conviction, and the deep, universal human longing for belonging, dignity, and freedom.
Face to Face with Jesus shines a light on the reality of religious persecution, but even more so on the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that even in the most violent and hostile circumstances, people will find something to hold on to – a thread of hope, like a folded, well-worn note of safety tucked deep in one’s pocket.
This book doesn’t shout – it speaks softly, yet with unforgettable force. It moved me. It left something behind, something I will carry with me – to reflect on, to be shaped by, and to remember.
It was beautiful.
I died for him, so he knew I would live for him.
Face to Face with Jesus shines a light on the reality of religious persecution, but even more so on the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that even in the most violent and hostile circumstances, people will find something to hold on to – a thread of hope, like a folded, well-worn note of safety tucked deep in one’s pocket.
This book doesn’t shout – it speaks softly, yet with unforgettable force. It moved me. It left something behind, something I will carry with me – to reflect on, to be shaped by, and to remember.
It was beautiful.
I died for him, so he knew I would live for him.
May 4, 2024
A powerful and beautiful testimony. The timelines do hop around a little, though the themes flow well to reach the culmination of the book. A definite wake-up call for stepping out in faith and recognising the powerful gift that is prayer. Above all, keep sharing testimony!
October 20, 2025
This is a story I will never forget. Ever. This book will change your life. Get ready
June 25, 2014
This book left me in awe and opened my eyes in more than one way. About a young Muslim girl who finds herself in the middle of her countries Civil War life is not easy. Sunni and Shia Muslims are at war with each other and many suffer. Prominent families lose their status and wealth. They have to burn their furniture to keep warm, and many die from the cold. Food is scarce and many kill wild dogs or worse just to eat. There are bread lines but they are often fruitless and citizens are told there is no more bread to give despite standing outside for hours.
During one of these times in the bread line a commotion begins and an angry mob begins fighting. Gunshots are fired, people are trampled and Samaa finds herself praying to God. By some miracle she is spared when she could have been dead. More so they were lucky enough to get bread. Realizing that none of her prayers were ever answered by Allah Samaa starts realizing there is more to this God than she knows, and she yearns to know more.
Craving Jesus she begins finding out more and more on Christianity. She finds herself at some of their services, she begins Tae Kwon Do classes taught by Christians, and she begins to absorb all the knowledge she can. With that knowledge comes an unshakable faith that Samaa did not quite expect, and the hold she has always carried within her closes up.
Loving her new relationship with God she yearns to share His love with others, especially her family. Tentatively she starts spreading the news to others. Despite persecution, despite others throwing rocks at her, and her own family beating her Samaa does not give up. Slowly her loved ones begin transforming and Samaa realizes this is only the beginning of her journey.
An explosion at her church where she was a victim goes further to prove her theory that there is much more for her to do for Jesus in the world.
This book is not for the faint of heart. This is a real story of one young woman's harrowing experience in a land where freedom of religion is not accepted, and where all Christians are considered traitors. It is heart-breaking, heart-warming, and will send you on a roller coaster. It will leave you breathless and you cannot help but to sit at the edge of your seat. The difference between this book and many others is this is one young girl's TRUE accounting of what happened to her, her family, and her land.
I was left awed by this book. I was encouraged by Samaa's unflinching faith and I believe every encounter she detailed in this book. It is sometimes hard for us to accept such strong emotions and miracles. Sometimes it is easy for our minds to shed doubt on such things because certain circumstances are incomprehensible to us. But for me I loved this story and am grateful it was shared. I just know this book will go on to change lives, and I am thankful to have had the chance to read it. I have been recommending this book left and right, and will continue to do so. It woke me up even further to a lot of the issues pressing on Christians in other countries. Samaa's story is one of courage, faith, love, hope, determination, and the strength of Jesus. It just goes to show when we have Jesus on our side anything is possible.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for my unbiased review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
During one of these times in the bread line a commotion begins and an angry mob begins fighting. Gunshots are fired, people are trampled and Samaa finds herself praying to God. By some miracle she is spared when she could have been dead. More so they were lucky enough to get bread. Realizing that none of her prayers were ever answered by Allah Samaa starts realizing there is more to this God than she knows, and she yearns to know more.
Craving Jesus she begins finding out more and more on Christianity. She finds herself at some of their services, she begins Tae Kwon Do classes taught by Christians, and she begins to absorb all the knowledge she can. With that knowledge comes an unshakable faith that Samaa did not quite expect, and the hold she has always carried within her closes up.
Loving her new relationship with God she yearns to share His love with others, especially her family. Tentatively she starts spreading the news to others. Despite persecution, despite others throwing rocks at her, and her own family beating her Samaa does not give up. Slowly her loved ones begin transforming and Samaa realizes this is only the beginning of her journey.
An explosion at her church where she was a victim goes further to prove her theory that there is much more for her to do for Jesus in the world.
This book is not for the faint of heart. This is a real story of one young woman's harrowing experience in a land where freedom of religion is not accepted, and where all Christians are considered traitors. It is heart-breaking, heart-warming, and will send you on a roller coaster. It will leave you breathless and you cannot help but to sit at the edge of your seat. The difference between this book and many others is this is one young girl's TRUE accounting of what happened to her, her family, and her land.
I was left awed by this book. I was encouraged by Samaa's unflinching faith and I believe every encounter she detailed in this book. It is sometimes hard for us to accept such strong emotions and miracles. Sometimes it is easy for our minds to shed doubt on such things because certain circumstances are incomprehensible to us. But for me I loved this story and am grateful it was shared. I just know this book will go on to change lives, and I am thankful to have had the chance to read it. I have been recommending this book left and right, and will continue to do so. It woke me up even further to a lot of the issues pressing on Christians in other countries. Samaa's story is one of courage, faith, love, hope, determination, and the strength of Jesus. It just goes to show when we have Jesus on our side anything is possible.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen Books in exchange for my unbiased review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
February 2, 2023
This book is full of miracles and prayer and fasting and suffering and beautiful devotion to Jesus. The first chapter tells that the author's church was bombed. This was in an unnamed Middle Eastern Muslim country ... probably in the 1990's sometime. Some details are vague as she chose not to tell us the name of the country she was born in. Most of the book centers on her evolution as a Christian, the first in her family. She eventually gets back to the day of the bombing and tells about meeting Jesus and her recovery.
She was a teenager when she converted to Christianity, and she prayed and fasted for her family members to convert as well. Along the way there was a lot of persecution along with terrifying situations, as you can imagine, considering that Christians are considered infidels in that place, and even the male family members felt free to do harm in their attempts to reverse her conversion.
I was sad that Samaa's country and city were not disclosed because I like to have a sense of place when I read books, especially memoirs. However I understand that she may have feared for the safety of her family. And where is Samaa now? That too is undisclosed though we do learn she studied at Christian colleges in the USA and became a missionary. She could be anywhere in the world now. Also, I could not find even one photograph of this woman on the internet, so she clearly values her privacy! I guess we'll just have to live with the unknown. Such is life.
She was a teenager when she converted to Christianity, and she prayed and fasted for her family members to convert as well. Along the way there was a lot of persecution along with terrifying situations, as you can imagine, considering that Christians are considered infidels in that place, and even the male family members felt free to do harm in their attempts to reverse her conversion.
I was sad that Samaa's country and city were not disclosed because I like to have a sense of place when I read books, especially memoirs. However I understand that she may have feared for the safety of her family. And where is Samaa now? That too is undisclosed though we do learn she studied at Christian colleges in the USA and became a missionary. She could be anywhere in the world now. Also, I could not find even one photograph of this woman on the internet, so she clearly values her privacy! I guess we'll just have to live with the unknown. Such is life.
June 30, 2014
I won this on a Goodreads giveaway. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, it was even better. I thought it would be about a Muslim who died and met Jesus then became Christian. This girl had actually found Jesus before her death experience. She gradually tried to convert her large family. I was shocked and disturbed by the persecution from her own family. She suffered beatings from her brothers because they felt she as an "infidel". Despite all that, she continued to worship and feel Jesus speak to her and help her numerous times.
I found this book to be excellent and highly recommend it. Sadly, it ruined my view of the Muslim religion. Before I accepted that everyone has their own beliefs. but when your beliefs allow you to harm others that don't agree with you then I can't accept that.
I found this book to be excellent and highly recommend it. Sadly, it ruined my view of the Muslim religion. Before I accepted that everyone has their own beliefs. but when your beliefs allow you to harm others that don't agree with you then I can't accept that.
May 29, 2014
This is a moving book of how God moved among a Muslim community to save a young girl and most of her family. She was raised in a country 98% Muslim and where radical considered conversion to Christianity worthy of a horrible death. She experienced many miracles and visions and now devotes her life to encouraging the church to pray that God would send workers to the harvest among Muslims.
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I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
See my full review at http://bit.ly/1khR67t.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
January 9, 2019
Due to the author's place of birth and religious background before her conversion to faith in Christ, there are many details in this book that are either vague or left out altogether. As a result, this autobiography is rather bland, in spite of the miraculous things that have happened to her.
I have no doubt that everything is true, and I am sure hearing her speak in-person would be amazing. I had just hoped for more meat and potatoes in this book.
I have no doubt that everything is true, and I am sure hearing her speak in-person would be amazing. I had just hoped for more meat and potatoes in this book.
October 28, 2014
An amazing story of God's love, leading, protection and provision. Samaa shares her story in bits and pieces, amazing pieces, kinda jumping back and forth in the timeline. This testimony is full of Scripture, as she has lived her life in obedience. My favorite part is how she tells of people's names and meanings, and lists a story of God's love and salvation through the names of our Forefathers.
September 6, 2018
I enjoyed it though my interest started to wane. I was curious about which country the author was from. She never mentioned anything at all about her country, I couldn't help but get lost in this mystery, which I found to be very odd. I guess it swirled around too much in my mind while reading the book.
June 13, 2020
This book certainly gives hope that God is alive and wants us to spread His promises if we will trust Him. The chapters are not chronological and so it makes a bit hard to follow at times. Once I realized this, I just read each chapter as a stand alone experience and began to examine my own faith walk. I definitely look at prayer and fasting differently as a result.
September 23, 2019
Given to me by a friend. At first Samaa's faith seemed simplistic, but later, I decided it was more of a child-like trust in God, and strong. The writing of this book was not particularly well done, but content was inspiring.
January 9, 2019
Interesting and fascinating. Hard to follow timeline of events.
September 13, 2021
I was given this book to read. I finished it, in one day, so it’s easy to read. I skimmed on all the bible verses – basically, it seemed every page had a paragraph from the bible. No disrespect, but I wanted to get to the plot, read a book, not the bible. Though Samaa is the main character and her story is remarkable, as in survived a bomb explosion, there were also the details of how her sisters, brothers and others close around her finally accepted the Christian faith after being very conflicted because of their own Muslim faith. The details of these new believers were a little repetitive.
From the first few pages – where she ‘ quickly grabs a pomegranate from a bowl on her way out (if you know a pomegranate, you will know it is not like any other fruit to just grab one and eat it on your way out) then to different timelines which were all over the place – then the multiple jobs and places – the most frustrating – the author talks about a civil war in a country somewhere in the middle east but fails to disclose what country it is. Overall the book fails to set a scene and connect with the reader.
The author aims to show her deep love and devotion to God but it comes out as melodramatic.
From the first few pages – where she ‘ quickly grabs a pomegranate from a bowl on her way out (if you know a pomegranate, you will know it is not like any other fruit to just grab one and eat it on your way out) then to different timelines which were all over the place – then the multiple jobs and places – the most frustrating – the author talks about a civil war in a country somewhere in the middle east but fails to disclose what country it is. Overall the book fails to set a scene and connect with the reader.
The author aims to show her deep love and devotion to God but it comes out as melodramatic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 31, 2021
This is an excellent, inspiring book. I thought it might be more about Samaa's experience with Christ, but it was more about what she did in obedience to Christ, which was fine. I know I'm not supposed to be envious, but I am. Samaa lived under dangerous and oppressive conditions, yet she still fought for her faith, overcame great obstacles, and even prayed for her enemies. How much more could I be spreading the Word and bringing people to Christ? There's no excuse for me. And yet, Samaa has people who love and trust her all around. I wish I had personal love and support. I don't feel God wants to use me, like this. But I pray He would have mercy on me anyway and let me do *something* for Him.
Samaa's story is definitely a wonderful testimony.
Samaa's story is definitely a wonderful testimony.
March 28, 2018
In this autobiography we read the story from a moslim woman who comes to faith in Jesus. The story is filled with miracles and healings, and recounts how through her faith and changed attitude she wins over most of her family to believe as well.
It is encouraging to read her testimony and to see how through her faith, prayers and fasting, she persists and is able to reach out to many others wherever she goes, whether this is the fashion world of models, business, or a war torn country. Uplifting read!
It is encouraging to read her testimony and to see how through her faith, prayers and fasting, she persists and is able to reach out to many others wherever she goes, whether this is the fashion world of models, business, or a war torn country. Uplifting read!
January 15, 2023
Excerpt from: People often tell me that they want to see Jesus face to face like I did, but they do not realize that the cost is their life.
Samaa’s story is an incredible testimony of faith in the living Christ and the power of His resurrection. Her faith inspired me to continue digging deep inti the Word and to be bold. The persecution she faced from her family, the power of her prayers, the fasting, The Vision and Encounter with Jesus just reminded me of How much more I want to live for Christ and stand firm to see Jesus on that day.
Samaa’s story is an incredible testimony of faith in the living Christ and the power of His resurrection. Her faith inspired me to continue digging deep inti the Word and to be bold. The persecution she faced from her family, the power of her prayers, the fasting, The Vision and Encounter with Jesus just reminded me of How much more I want to live for Christ and stand firm to see Jesus on that day.
December 24, 2017
Incredibly Powerful
I do not even have words for how amazing this book was. Every step of the way, I was learning and growing in my own faith as I read about this young woman’s incredible journey. It was so incredible it was almost unbelievable. But I know the Lord works in very mysterious ways. What happened for her and her family is a true testament to God’s grace and provision. Thank you for sharing your story!
I do not even have words for how amazing this book was. Every step of the way, I was learning and growing in my own faith as I read about this young woman’s incredible journey. It was so incredible it was almost unbelievable. But I know the Lord works in very mysterious ways. What happened for her and her family is a true testament to God’s grace and provision. Thank you for sharing your story!
May 27, 2025
This is the fastest I’ve ever read a book in my life. Couldn’t put it down! Her testimony is amazing!
One chapter would be enough to be amazed by her testimony but each chapter has something even more amazing to add!
Love it and 100% recommend to anyone, no matter what you believe in!
This book shows the amazing power, sovereignty and love of God throughout her life and her awesome dedication to her faith in God no matter the hardships !!
One chapter would be enough to be amazed by her testimony but each chapter has something even more amazing to add!
Love it and 100% recommend to anyone, no matter what you believe in!
This book shows the amazing power, sovereignty and love of God throughout her life and her awesome dedication to her faith in God no matter the hardships !!
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June 2, 2025Hard to rate because on one hand, I can appreciate the beauty of Samaa's story and don't doubt that her life experiences has been incredibly moving and inspirational for herself and other people. On the other hand, the writing itself is not great and if you apply any small amount of scrutiny and skepticism, you'll find some questionable things in here. Nevertheless, the story of human suffering, resilience, and love here is nice.
October 28, 2017
Brilliant book
Fantastic read -incredible --just buy it ,it will make your soar .Beautifully written .one of the, best autobiographical book's I have read.It is life changing and I can feel God's love pulsating through this book which reinforces my love for him and the relationship that I have with him .This book really is a must buy -God bless Samaa
Fantastic read -incredible --just buy it ,it will make your soar .Beautifully written .one of the, best autobiographical book's I have read.It is life changing and I can feel God's love pulsating through this book which reinforces my love for him and the relationship that I have with him .This book really is a must buy -God bless Samaa
January 21, 2020
Unforgettable
As I sit in my comfortable American home I'm in absolute awe of the life Samaa has lived! After I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Even before I finished it, I ordered it in paperback form because I need to read it again in order to absorb it all, and I want to loan it to everyone I know so they can read it also.
As I sit in my comfortable American home I'm in absolute awe of the life Samaa has lived! After I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Even before I finished it, I ordered it in paperback form because I need to read it again in order to absorb it all, and I want to loan it to everyone I know so they can read it also.
October 9, 2021
I found this to be a fascinating read of Samaa’s conversion and the life she faced in her home country growing up! She gives thorough detail throughout this book and i learned more about the culture that I hadn’t known before.
As a believer, I was greatly intrigued by her personal encounter with Jesus! Just makes me even more excited to know Him more! Wonderful read!
As a believer, I was greatly intrigued by her personal encounter with Jesus! Just makes me even more excited to know Him more! Wonderful read!
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