Strengths of the book: It does a good job of showing that God can use us even in the midst of our weaknesses and sinfulness. It is fast-moving, humorous, and helps the reader understand what missionary life, especially from the wife's perspective, is all about without using glowing descriptions.
Weaknesses:
I thought it left quite a few gaps. 3/4's of the book describes the author's preparation for service and first missionary term, and then the remaining part told about 6 more terms in a very short, abbreviated way. Time doesn't fly that fast. Also this reviewer felt uncomfortable with the author's emphasis on "feeling" God's leading and how she worked through a major depression without receiving the help of any type of counseling.
Overall, I was pleased with this book as it gives a fair representation of the trials involved in being a missionary, and how we who are missionaries are no more perfect than anyone else and must rely on God in order to serve Him. This story is an excellent example of faithfulness in the midst of difficulties. I would say it is a "must-read" for missionary wives.
