God's Smuggler (Expurgated)

Jacket Description/Back: A true-life thriller that will leave you breathless! As a boy Brother Andrew dreamed of being an undercover spy working behind enemy lines. As a man he found himself working undercover for God. His was a mission filled with danger, financed by faith and supported by miracles. In this expanded edition, Brother Andrew's electrifying real-life story of smuggling Bibles into the most dangerous places on earth will grip readers all over again and inspire a new generation to step out on their own journeys of faith. Plus, a brand-new interview with Brother Andrew reveals behind-the-scenes information and fascinating insights into current events that are riveting the world. Sixty years after his first perilous trip, Brother Andrew's legacy continues, making him one of the all-time heroes of the faith. This harrowing account of his narrow escapes and amazing adventures will bring you to the edge of your seat--and to a bold new level of faith. Now includes photos and a new epilogue from Brother Andrew on 60 years of ministry! Brother Andrew began taking Bibles to Christians behind closed borders in 1955. His ministry, which continues today, is known as Open Doors International. He is the author of numerous books and makes his home in the Netherlands. Marc Notes: Sixty years after Brother Andrew's first trip, his classic, thrilling account of smuggling Bibles across closed borders will inspire new readers--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Brother Andrew began taking Bibles to Christians behind closed borders in 1955. His ministry, which continues today, is known as Open Doors International. The author of numerous books, Brother Andrew makes his home in the Netherlands. John and Elizabeth Sherrill, a husband-and-wife writing team, have authored numerous bestselling classics. When not traveling the world gathering research for their articles and books, they live on the South Shore of Boston. Brief Description: "Sixty years after Brother Andrew's first trip, his classic, thrilling account of smuggling Bibles across closed borders will inspire new readers"--Publisher Marketing: A True-Life Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless! In the anniversary edition of this electrifying real-life story, readers are gripped from the first page by the harrowing account of a young man who risked his life to smuggle Bibles through the borders of closed nations. Now, sixty years after Brother Andrew first prayed for God's miracle protection, this expanded edition of a classic work encourages new readers to meet this remarkable man and his mission for the first time. Working undercover for God, a mission that continues to this day, has made Brother Andrew one of the all-time heroes of the faith. His narrow escapes from danger to share the love of Jesus will encourage and embolden believers in their own walks of faith.

Contributor Bio:  Brother Andrew Brother Andrew (Andrew van der Bijl) was born in Sint Pancras, the Netherlands, and studied at WEC Missionary Training College in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1955 he began smuggling bibles to Christians behind the Iron Curtain. That work has since developed into Open Doors International, a world-wide nondenominational missionary organization. When not traveling, Brother Andrew makes his home in the Netherlands. Contributor Bio:  Sherrill, John John Sherrill and his wife, Elizabeth, have co-authored numerous bestsellers--classics such as "The Hiding Place", "The Cross and the Switchblade", and "God's Smuggler""--"and have traveled the world researching and writing articles and books. Formerly senior editors and now roving editors for "Guideposts "magazine, John and Elizabeth co-founded Chosen Books, along with Leonard and Catherine Marshall LeSourd. John and Elizabeth have three grown children and live on the South Shore of Boston. Contributor Bio:  Sherrill, Elizabeth Elizabeth Sherrill and her husband, John, continue to travel the world in search of stories that reveal the power of God. The Sherrills have co-authored numerous bestsellers--classics such as" The Hiding Place", "The Cross and the Switchblade", and "God's Smuggler". They have been associated with "Guideposts" magazine for many years and were cofounders of Chosen Books, along with Leonard and Catherine Marshall LeSourd. Elizabeth and John have three grown children and live on the South Shore of Boston.