A Chance to Die, Elisabeth Elliot
A Chance to Die, Elisabeth Elliot
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A Chance to Die
The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael

Author: Elisabeth Elliot

Narrator: Elisabeth Martin

Unabridged: 10 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2024


Synopsis

A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children.

Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all who claim the name of Christ. She was a woman with desires and dreams, faults and fears, who gave her life unconditionally to serve her Master.

Bringing Amma to life through compelling biographical narrative, Elisabeth Elliot urges readers to examine the depths of their own commitment to Christ.

About The Author

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a missionary and a critically acclaimed author and speaker. For over half a century, her life of obedience, timeless teachings, and best-selling books have influenced both believers and seekers of the Christian faith. Elisabeth life work was to share these deep things: the trustworthiness of God, the blessings of obedience, the hope of joy in the midst of sorrow, the call to love one’s enemy, the priceless treasure of purity, and the true meaning of Biblical womanhood and manhood. Having written over twenty books, some of her most distinguished writings include, Passion and Purity, Let Me Be a Woman, Shadow of the Almighty, Through Gates of Splendor, and The Savage My Kinsman. The latter three chronicle Elliot’s missionary work and the life and martyrdom of her husband Jim Elliot. She is survived by her husband Lars Gren, her daughter Valerie Elliot Shepard, and eight grandchildren. Today, her legacy


Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on November 06, 2016

This is the first book I have read about the life and work of Amy Carmichael and I have to say that I was surprised by the content. I feel conflicted as to how to review and rate this book as there were so many positive and negative aspects. Amy believed she was called to China but subsequently ended......more

Goodreads review by Christina on May 29, 2009

Having read this several times before going to India as a missionary myself, I was greatly encouraged in everything about Indian soil. I tried my hardest to follow in Ms. Carmichael's footsteps. Her faith, above anything, was what I geared towards. I first read the book at age 12, and then re-read it......more

Goodreads review by Libby on February 25, 2018

Sooo... I got this book from my pastor's wife. She saw my love for kids and wanted me to read this book. THE BOOK: 3.14 stars. (KELLYN!!! 😂)So the book itself isn't bad at all. It's long and had a lot of details and other stuff and yeah. It's really descriptive of Amma (or Amy)'s life and I do highl......more

Goodreads review by Rod on April 03, 2016

Wow, I was so excited to read about this lady. What an amazing person. I first heard about her in Warren W. Wiersbe's book: 50 People Every Christian Should Know. Probably the greatest collection of human beings ever assembled in one book. Amy's small bio just blew me away - A women who ended up in I......more

Goodreads review by Alex on February 03, 2025

This book is challenging and sobering - makes me want to live more boldly for the gospel, especially in the context of overseas ministry. Makes me have more of a privilege mentality and to make truth my ultimate authority. Amy Carmichaels life is one worth emulating in so many ways......more