Frank, passionate and profound book about how it is to leave everything and follow God's call to serve Him at the dangerous places.

Kate McCord did this in Afghanistan. And the experience was nothing she had thought it would be - and was much, much more. Because to be at the dangerous place means to have your heart broken repeatedly by the ever-present violence (and you might very well known the one who suffer by this violence, they might be your friends and colleagues), fear and rejection by those whom you wish to serve and offer God's words and salvation. But it also means to have your heart cleaned, refreshed and transformed by the raw power of God's presence, care and love.
I have never served in the dangerous places, but I have served in different service - and while my safety was never threatened, I can attest that the pain of service to others is real. But also the deepening is real! God gives so much to those who serve Him (even if the service IS tiring and overwhelming so often).
This book is raw, too, as the authoress is not holding back in her sharing. You will find no sugar-coating here, no false promises - instead you can find the presence of God in Kate's life. Her heart was broken, too - but God holds it.

I was deeply touched by the "personalness" of this testimony. And also my comfort was disturbed, which is a good thing.
Recommended read.