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Daughter of China
C. Hope Flinchbaugh
Bethany House
Paperback. 278 pages
ISBN: 0764227319
Review by T. Suzanne Eller (Read Suzie's bio)
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“Daughter of China” is a profound work of fiction. Mei Lin wants what every teen girl desires—an education, good friends, and maybe even one day, love. Yet her faith could cost her all of her dreams. Mei Lin is forced to decide whether to continue to meet with other believers in secret after her pastor is caught, beaten, and forced to work in a labor camp. She is arrested when she is caught sharing the good news that Jesus is a gracious Savior and that there is a “good” heaven for those who follow him.
“Daughter of China” is not a comfortable read, but it is powerful. It challenges us to look at our own life and the meager sacrifices that have been asked of the American church. It draws the reader into the heartbeat of a young woman who is beaten, bruised, starved, and yet continues to pour herself out like an offering, sharing her love for Christ with other prisoners.
Flinchbaugh is not only a gifted writer, weaving a story that you simply can't put down, but she is passionate about the persecuted church. Her grasp of details is based upon years of serving as a journalist for the persecuted church, representing believers who do not have a voice. “Daughter of China” has the potential to shake us into the realization that our faith is based upon more than an Americanized version of Christianity.
I shared a chapter with a group of Christian teens. The response was instant. Mei Lin's story opened their eyes in a way that a news article never could. One teen held her Bible tight to her chest and said, “I didn't know how much this Bible really means to me until now.”
This book should be in the hands of every believer, and then passed on to the next generation, and the next. It's that powerful.
Copyright 2002, T. Suzanne Eller. All Rights reserved. Used with permission.
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About T. Suzanne Eller: T. Suzanne Eller is an author and inspirational speaker. She has published over 300 articles in magazines such as Today's Christian Woman, Guideposts, Woman's World and numerous others. Her story was recently featured on PAX network's "It's a Miracle". She has a passion for teens, speaking and working with teens across the nation. E-mail Suzie
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