The Small Woman Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a true story of an insignificant English maiden who went to China to tell the Chinese people of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Alan Burgess weaves a masterful tale, including harrowing escapes, a clash of cultures and customs, extreme poverty and deprivation, amidst an enchanting background of picturesque cities tucked in the misty mountains of Northern China, official Mandarins on palanquins, and the dusty mule trails that tie it all together.
There is even a love story of Gladys and a Nationalist army officer tucked in between the bombing of her town and the marching of 100 children refugees over treacherous mountains to Sian (Xian) in search of an orphanage to care for them.
You'll not be able to put this book down, and you'll laugh and cheer for the glorious work that God does through this determined and hardy woman.

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Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is about true Christianity. If you are tired of hearing about doctrine and interpretation, if you are weary of discussions about social issues that divide and polarize people, if you are suspicious of the Christianity you see around you, if you find religion reprehensible, read this book. You will see a picture of true Christianity.
This is a story that is not so much about Gladys Aylward as it is about God working through a willing and humble servant. This book is not about a great woman; this book is about a small, powerless and vulnerable human who was strengthened and loved by a great God. As she could not keep God's love, mercy, power and grace all to herself, she proceeded to share it with everyone and anyone around her, whatever the cost.
Repeatedly she risked her life to share God's love with those around her. The story is remarkable and miraculous because Gladys Aylward was so willing to get out of the way and let God work through her. She submitted her life, body and soul completely to her maker and let Him use her in any way he needed. This is a beautiful picture of servitude and an inspiration to those of us who try to live as Christians today in an opulent, spoiled and dark society. We cannot help but be humbled by this beautiful servant of God who repeatedly came near death in order to share the good news of Jesus Christ with those around her.

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A solitary woman. A foreign country.An unknown language.An impossible dream?No, God's call on the life of Gladys Aylward.With no mission board to support or guide her and less than ten dollars in her pocket, Gladys Aylward left her home in England to answer God's call to take the message of the gospel to China. With the Sino-Japanese War waging around her, she struggled to bring the basics of life and the fullness of God to orphaned children. Time after time, God triumphed over impossible situations, and drew people to Himself. The Little Woman tells the story of one woman's determination to serve God?at any cost.With God all things are possible!

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Red Sorghum: A Novel of China Review

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(More customer reviews)The Japanese Invasion of China in 1937 is a dark period in history. The Japanese committed many horrible crimes and atrocities on the Chinese population. Red Sorghum in very graphic graphic detail describes some of these atrocities and their impact on the Chinese civilian population.
But the book is much more than that. WWII does play a major role in the book, but the book is also a look into Chinese culture, family, and is such a moving window on China during this time period.
This is not an easy read. The translation is very good, but the book is very detailed and again at times very graphic. I do not like to bash books like the Good Earth or The Single Pebble as many people do. I agree that neither book was written by a Chinese person and I understand some of the criticism that orginates from that fact. I enjoyed both books and think they are valuable. HOwever, if you are from the school that demands a Chinese author and a Chinese voice to Chinese literature you must read Mo Yan. He is a gifted writer and he brings to life some very difficult times in Chinese History.
This is a very powerful book and parts of it will stay with you long after you have read the book. Again, this is not an easy book to read but well worth the effort.

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Antique Trader Limoges Price Guide (Antique Trader's Limoges Price Guide) Review

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(More customer reviews)Antique Trader Limoges Price Guide by Debby DuBay is a wonderful field price guide with over EIGHT HUNDRED photographs of Limoges pieces with prices and complete descriptions. A complete marks section covers all of the Limoges factory marks and backstamps including common reproduction marks. This book has a great chapter on valuation and another on identifying your pieces. In addtion - new documented research by DuBay and her researcher geneologist - on the American artist - specifically E. Miler.
I love Debby DuBay's books on Limoges! This one is just as beautiful, in an easy to carry format with new information and completely different colored photographs of unique pieces of Limoges (and at this price is a must!)

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Highly coveted and collectible, Limoges porcelain is one of the few things in life that can look as good after hundreds of years as it did the day it was created. In this full-colour, definitive price guide collectors and artisans with a passion for this classic porcelain will find pricing and identifying details and 800 colour photos for Limoges: boxes; tea pots; jardinieres; dinner sets; vases and more. Plus, renowned antiques expert Kyle Husfloen highlights fresh collecting details every porcelain connoisseur will find helpful in his foreword.

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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles 2010 Price Guide (Antique Trader's Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide) Review

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(More customer reviews)As an avid collector of American art pottery, I was thrilled by the incredible scope of this book. It's also made me get out and search for more pieces to upgrade my collection.

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Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide provides the most comprehensive and reliable information on the American antiques and collectibles market. Packed with 4,500 color photos and 8,000 detailed descriptions , with current prices, America?s #1 selling price guide keeps abreast of the latest collecting trends. New features for 2010 include detailed feature articles with helpful buying, selling, and collecting advice; background notes and tips sprinkled throughout the listings; a general market report; and 17 category-specific market reports covering advertising, bottles, ceramics, clocks, comic books, dolls, firearms, furniture, glass, ivory, jewelry, militaria, political items, posters, tools, toys, and watches.

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