Family Favorites Reading List, part 1 - How God Protects During Time of War

Many people ask, "What does your missionary family do for fun?"

Our family loves to read!  So this year we wanted to share a few of the books we have read and enjoyed together as a family.  

Many of them we just couldn't put down as we were so eager to hear the story unfold.  Josh and Hannah would often plead to keep reading, "Just one more chapter, please!"

So, we just thought you might like to know about these books of how God protects during time of war we really enjoyed.  "A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you."  Psalm 91:7 NKJV   

"A Thousand Shall Fall," by Susi Hasel Mundy

A 40-year-old pacifist was drafted and assigned to Hitler's elite troops who built bridges at the front lines. Read how God's hedge of protection surrounded this man through the hardships and trials of war. To order your copy go to ABC Book Store or Amazon.

"Escape" by Sandy Zaugg.  

This is thrilling story of a thirteen-year-old boy who had to leave his home suddenly during the World War 2.  It is a testimony to God's protection and guidance through difficult times.  Order a copy of this great book for kids in Grades 4-7 at these online bookstores at ABC Book Store, Alibris, or Amazon.

"The Story of a Hitler Youth Under the Blood Banner," by Eric Kreye and Norma Youngberg
The inspiring story of a boy growing up in Germany during World War 2 as a Christian. Learn more by reading this exciting book by going to these links at Amazon or Albris.

"Behind barbed wire" by Vinnie Ruffo
Read the exciting story of John & Olga Oss who served as missionaries in Shanghai, China during World War 2, when the Japanese forced them into the prison camp. Order your copy of this great book online at Alibris, or Amazon.

Dare to Stand Alone by Bradley Booth

The main character of this book is Ivan who as a teenager lived his Christian faith in the Soviet Army!  Order your copy of this great book online at ABC Book Store, Alibris, or Amazon.

Salvation in the Killing Fields by Aileen Ludington
This is the true story of Chanla Dok, and how God protected he and his family during Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge reign of death in Cambodia.  This inspiring story of faith starts with the Chanla, a young teenager & his family being forced from their home in Phnom Phen and then documents their experiences through the horrors labor camps under the Khmer Rouge & Vietnamese Communists.  Get your copy of this book online at Alibris or Amazon.  

Let us know what you think, and maybe you could recommend some books to us as well.

Questions for My Blog Readers:

1. What's your favorite story book of how God protects during time of war?  
2. What's it about?  
3. Why do you like it?  Write back and tell us about the book!