Amy Carmichael: Rescuer By Night

Trailblazers

by Kay Walsh

'I can't see! It's dark everywhere. What place is this? Where am I?' Jeya was only four years old and was terrified as she tried to peer about the dark and gloomy temple. Between the pillars was a huge stone body. She shivered when she saw its face. This, she knew, was Kali, the goddess of death and destruction. Why was Jeya there? Who would leave a little girl in the dark like that? Certainly not the God of love - he sent a woman to rescue these children from destruction - Amy Carmichael. And she had been a little girl herself once a little girl with long dark hair, and deep brown eyes. Once she had even begged God to make them blue - but he hadn't. And as Amy leaned over to pick little Jeya up and rescue her from a life of temple-slavery - she was very glad that God hadn't listened to her prayers. Blue eyes were not the eyes of India - but Amy's brown eyes were.

Genres: Biography, Christian, Childrens, Nonfiction, Audiobook

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

Reviews

[Michelle Haggard · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Hath He ever failed the yet? Never, never. So why fret?” ♥️

“Forget yourself in serving others, that is the way of joy.” ♥️

Great book for young readers. I will be collecting for my daughters to enjoy when they are around 8 or so.

Even though this is a children’s book, I still found it inspiring. ♥️

[Abbey Koenig · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is cuz I don’t think it was written very well. The grammar was off and the sentences didn’t flow well. I love the story of Amy tho so I definitely enjoyed that part of the story.

[Madi Feghali · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a worthy life! Lord, use my life for your glory.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the few Trail Blazer books I read as a child, but I have an even greater appreciation for them after reading this one as an adult!

Though written for more of a middle grade reader, this book was an excellent way to receive an overview of Amy Carmichael’s life and work for the kingdom of God. Having resources like these makes it easier to know which missionaries and leaders of the faith I’d like to study more about (and Amy Carmichael is definitely one of them).

Amy is an incredible woman who has left an incomparable spiritual legacy. She is an excellent role model for both women and men alike.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful depiction of Amy Carmichael’s life and ministry. Numerous times I was moved as I read this aloud to my boys. Most moving was the frequent examples of her unwavering trust in God and her practice of asking and recording His answers to her prayers. In the back of this book, to go along with each chapter is a very brief discussion guide. My kids and I loved discussing each chapter and I loved that almost every time the gospel truth of what Jesus has done was repeated.

I highly recommend this book.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the subject matter but found the writing lacking a bit. Sometimes I couldn’t understand why a particular fact was given at a certain moment in the narrative. But my kids enjoyed the book.

[James Brixey]

a wonderful story and very helpful
definite recommend

[Danny Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a pleasure if you know it's intended audience. From what I can tell, this book is geared at acquainting children with missionaries. And I think it does an excellent job.

In the genre that it is, it makes sense that it is heavy on stories and low on details. Don't expect anything exhaustive. But even with that, it was a joy to read. Amy Carmichael's life is such an inspiration and I'm so glad that there are people like Kay Walsh who are putting this story in the hands of a younger generation.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

We’ve listened to a few of these (love that they are a part of my audible subscription!) and this is my favorite so far! Such an amazing woman! She was full of adventure and selflessness, a very rare and powerful combination! Honored to share my name with this woman of God who went against what was easy to save those who were so abused.

[Miriam · Rating 3 out of 5]

We listened to this as an audiobook in the car. It was a little hard for the younger ones to follow all the details (6 and 8-year olds) but they followed the general arc of the story and I think it was time well spent.

[Carolyn Loescher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good for younger audiences.

[Nissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girls and I loved this book.

[Gwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learning about the life of missionary Amy Carmichael through this book was so inspirational. It reads like a novel but as a biography. I really enjoyed it.

[Toby Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really gripping and exciting

[Olatomi Afilaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story showed the true devotion to the Lord's work through prayer and hard work

[Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable book about a wonderful lady. Glad I read it.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn’t my first biography about Amy Carmichael, but what a woman! We all enjoyed seeing her childish rambunctious spirit translated into on the mission field passion.

[M-girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really adored this book because it never ends!