The Spring Wind

by Gladis De Pree

The story of an American missionary family relating their lives in Hong Kong to the customs and culture of the people.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Megan Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting perspective on mission work.

[Patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

My uncle loaned this book to my mom, long years ago. She read it, then loaned it to me, long years ago. In this pandemic year, I felt it was time to read down my book stack. Also, this book wants to be returned to the family of its rightful owner. I'm assuming my uncle, who has since passed away, very much enjoyed it, since he wanted my mom to read it. My mom felt Gladis was not focused enough on God for her mission work. Maybe. But I also think she had a great deal of sympathy for the beliefs and customs of the people of Hong Kong. I think she felt conflicted about her mission and greatly missed her home country and family. I think anyone with two small children and a baby would feel the same. I wonder about the next chapters in her and her family's life. If she wrote a sequel, I would want to read it.

[Jessy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is raw and authentic but encouraging and beautiful. About a missionary family in their transition from foreigner to participants in their community. Lovely how they navigated through mistakes of past missionaries and current ideologies and simply served the Lord by asking many good questions and listening humbly.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A poetic narration about missionary life in Hong Kong, Mrs. DePree paints a vivid picture with her words. Found on my mother's bookshelf, reading this gave me more insight into her missionary years in Japan.