Interesting stories by Missionaries of Papua New Guinea.
Very repetitive though.

If I had to pick one word to describe this book, it would be joyful. Despite privation, stress, danger, and betrayal, Elke has written one of the most joyful missionary biographies I’ve read. She helps us see the beauty of Papua, and the desperate need for the Gospel they are bringing. Not that it’s all happy. There are some truly overwhelming and heartbreaking things that happened, but she shows you how focusing on the Savior and His work can carry us through those times.
It’s conversational in style. She lets you experience everything just as she did. The shock of a new culture, the relief brought by a few familiar items, the joy of finding new friends, the constant struggle with insects and rodents, and the adjustment to a new role in ministry are all mixed throughout the everyday details of shopping, cooking, travel, and laundry. That really draws you in and makes you wonder what will happen next. For example, you’re reading about the difficulties of arranging overseas flights, passports, visas, and hotels; and next, you’re reading of the desperate scramble to evacuate during a riot. Then you’re back to reading about construction, shopping, and bookkeeping; but next, you’re reading of the desperate search for the survivors of a plane crash.
It’s not the normal missionary biography in that it isn’t about a Bible translator, a pioneer into the unreached territories, a teacher, or a doctor; instead, it’s about the support staff that enables them to reach the lost. I found the glimpse it gives into the working of a missions organization very interesting. It is also very encouraging. She really shows us that everything we do for God is important even if it's doing laundry. I would recommend it to everyone.
While working to spread the Gospel is the focus of the book, the Gospel isn't. It's more about her walk with the Lord and spiritual growth. It isn't very introspective either, so the focus is really just on what she was doing and seeing around her.
I received this as a free ARC through NetGalley from Xulon Press. No favorable review was required. It has been my pleasure to share my honest opinions.