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Amy Carmichael, missionary to south India from 1895 till her death in 1951, tells the story of the Dohnavur Fellowship, a group of men and women dedicated to discerning God's guidance for their lives and actions and following that guidance. The Fellowship had a significant impact in southern India, saving many children from the abusively destructive fate of Hindu temple prostitution. Gold Cord is an inspiring and instructive volume on the topic of being wholly dedicated to Christ and how to follow His guidance in a practical way in the midst of opposition and difficulty.

This book is very needed in the life of a Christian. It tells not only of a life woven with a Gold Cord but also of a life of faith and substance, far beyond anything that we might have seen before. It should be a required reading for every person who wants to get in deeper with God.

I really love Amy Carmichael's poetry and also enjoy the 40-day devotional, "You Are My Hiding Place," so I was surprised when I had a hard time with Gold Cord. Most times I couldn't follow how Miss Carmichael processed the events of her life, although I did understand the conclusions and spiritual lessons learned. It was a disappointment because other writings confirm that she was a most extraordinary disciple of Christ.