Be inspired by a woman who dared to
follow God.
Amy Carmichael understood true
discipleship and lived it out. At a
very young age she felt called to the
mission field, followed God's
guidance, and eventually went to
India, where she would spend fifty-
three years without furlough. While
there, Amy founded the Dohnavur
Fellowship, a refuge for children in
moral danger-children who were
orphaned or unwanted and sold to the
temple. Amy became a mother for these
children, and so they called
her "Amma."
Even today, Amy's life of obedience
and courage stands as a model for all
Christians everywhere. We resonate
with her desires and dreams, her
faults and fears, her dedication and
service. For former missionary and
author Elisabeth Elliot, Amy became a
role model. "She was my first
spiritual mother," writes Elliot. "She
showed me the shape of godliness."
A Chance to Die is the life story of
Amy Carmichael. In this reverent
biography, Elisabeth Elliot
brings "Amma" to life, providing a
compelling, unforgettable narrative
that will provoke you to examine the
depths of your own faith and encourage
you to reaffirm your life and
commitment to Christ.