Mary Slessor (Christian Heroes Then & Now Series)

Mary Slessor's life is almost unimaginably amazing. There were events and people in this book that I found unfathomable. I have read many of the Christian Heroes Then and Now books, however, I have never come across a life story to parallel some of the things that Slessor endures and witnesses!! It is certainly worth a read as a window into another culture, in addition to detailing the extreme personal losses and difficulties faced by people around the world. It is certainly very inspiring that an individual can endure such heartbreaking circumstances and still triumph simply by the power of God's grace combined with relentless perseverance. That one person could achieve so much with God's help, should inspire us infinitely! (I would note that I would not give this book to a child or teen to read without having read it first, as it contains some horrific tribal practices which may upset sensitive adults as well. )