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A Christian review of this old but fascinating illustrated biography, Jackie Chan: Inside the Dragon by Clyde Gentry III (1997). Continue reading
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North Korea by P. Todd Nettleton (2008)
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There’s very little known about the plight of persecuted Christians in North Korea, but Restricted Nations: North Korea by P. Todd Nettleton and Voice of the Martyrs (2008) provides a useful introduction. Continue reading
A Short History of Indigenous Mission in Singapore by John S.H. Tay (2010)
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A Short History of Indigenous Mission in Singapore delivers on its title, though mostly from a charismatic perspective. It’s helpful for getting one side of the story and certainly informs about home-grown missions from this small city-state. Continue reading
Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon By John Berthold (2005)
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A phot-journal introduction to the Kingdom of Bhutan. Continue reading
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High by Erika Fatland (2020)
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And excellent travelogue covering the histories of nations touching the Himalayas. Continue reading
No Ordinary View by Naomi Reed (2006)
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A Season of Faith & Mission in the Himalayas As I ventured into Nepal for a recent ministry excursion, I took with me three ministry-related books about the region to devour on my plane rides. This missionary memoir by Naomi … Continue reading
The Cross in the Land of the Khukuri by Norma Kehrberg (2000)
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An historical, cultural, and religious look at the nation of Nepal. Continue reading
The Doors of the Sea by David Bentley Hart (2005)
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Where Was God in the Tsunami? I initially read this book with practical rather than theological motivations—I wanted to learn more about Myanmar (Burma), so I bought whatever I could get my hands on. Although this book has virtually nothing … Continue reading
Seeing Vietnam by Susan Brownmiller
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Seeing Vietnam is a an eye-opening look at Vietnam when she just began to open her borders again to outsiders. Continue reading
Adoniram Judson by Faith Coxe Bailey (1955)
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Missionary to Burma I recently took a trip overseas to modern-day, war-torn Myanmar and the city of Yangon, formerly Rangoon. I packed lightly—so lightly that I did my laundry in the sink each night and wore those clean clothes the … Continue reading