Amy Carmichael of Dohnavur by Frank L. Houghton is a gem of a book. Written in 1979, it is the timeless story of one of the most dearly loved and well-known missionaries, Amy Carmichael, who spent more than 50 years loving and serving the children of India. One of the best things about the book is that it contains so many excerpts from Miss Carmichael’s own journals which allow an intimate look at the personal relationship she had with her Heavenly Father. Inspiring and convicting, this book makes one want the kind of relationship Amy Carmichael had with her God. Filled with the stories of how various children came to her, of prayers that were answered in amazing ways, of the preparation of her lifework, as well as the difficulties and heartaches of intense ministry in the heart of a foreign land, every page is filled with Miss Carmichael’s passion – that of her love for Jesus Christ. After reading such a book, one may be tempted to say that Amy Carmichael was an amazing woman. But what would be more accurate (and I’m sure would please her more), would be to say that Amy Carmichael served by an amazing God.
(For more reading on Amy Carmichael, another excellent resource is A Chance to Die – The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot.)
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