Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman's Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan [Paperback]

Michele Perry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

Termites for dinner. Bombs in the backyard. A nation torn by decades of war still on the brink. Can one life really make a difference?

Born without her left hip and leg, Michele Perry is no stranger to seeming impossibilities. So when she arrived in war-torn Southern Sudan--with little more than her faith in god's promises--she did what everyone told her was crazy: she opened a home for orphaned children in the middle of guerilla warfare territory and has now become "mama" to over one hundred little lives.

With a deft pen, she recounts unforgettable stories of life in the bush, stories that capture the reader with the stark realities of living in a war zone--and the power of God's love to transform them. Her own story is just as compelling as the ministry she is living. From working in the slums of India to finding her home in war-ravaged Africa, Michele's life has been a journey deeper into the supernatural power of God.

Readers will be swept up in one woman's poignant spellbinding, captivatingly honest journey of love and the glimpses of God's tender grace and mercy in the midst of a broken and hurting world

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Michele Perry's Love Has a Face is an incredible book. Facing her own insurmountable obstacles, Michele was born without her left hip and leg. By the time she was thirteen, she had endured 23 surgeries. In midst of these difficulties, Jesus Himself came to Michele and called her to bring His love to 'the least of these.' Leaving the security of America, Michele has become a one-legged ambassador of love--first to the slums of India and now to the war-torn regions of Southern Sudan. Michele is transforming one of the most dangerous spots on earth, one child at a time, by the loving heart of Jesus. This moving and amazing story will inspire you, too, to be the face of transforming love right where you live. We cannot say enough about Michele and her work. You have to read this book!"
--Wesley and Stacey Campbell, RevivalNOW Ministries; Be A Hero (NGO); board members, Iris Ministries

"Michele Perry's book, Love Has a Face, is the amazing story of her work with the orphans in Sudan amidst a war-torn populace. It is the inspiring, heart-touching, faith-building story of one of God's greats who, instead of becoming bitter over severe birth defects, has been transformed into a modern-day super-hero of the faith. It is not only about the work Michele is doing, but the work one can detect between the lines that God has done and is doing in her, and the importance of the relationship of these two works. I encourage all to read Love Has a Face, for in doing so, we will have a better picture of The Face, His face. Michele is the real thing and has written about one of the most important things on the Lord's heart. I hold Michele and her book in high regard and deep respect."
--Randy Clark, president and founder, Global Awakening; overseer, Apostolic Network of Global Awakening; founder, Global School of Supernatural Ministry

"Perry's tender story may very well change your life. Embrace every word!"
--Beverly Lewis, New York Times bestselling author

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

About the Author

Michele Perry is the founding field ministry coordinator for Irish Ministries in Southern Sudan under Rolland and Heidi Baker. A native of Florida, she studies at Baylor and has previously served in Bangladesh, India, and the inner cities of the U.S. She is also an artist, photographer, and poet.

Product Details

• Paperback: 217 pages
• Publisher: Chosen Books; 1 edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800794788
• ISBN-13: 978-0800794781
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Most of Michele's time is spent in the bush of South Sudan as a mama to many learning to love from her 100+ kids: the best teachers on the planet- and the cutest!  Her idea of camping is still a spa day.  Go figure!  The edges of her days when all her treasures are tucked in and only the stars sing are spent writing, creating, chronicling this journey into Him.

She thinks with a pen and paintbrush, adores poetry, is a crazy creative visionary.  Yes, one of those. An artist with a suitcase studio, a roving photographer, an author with multiple projects simmering, Michele often travels to share what she is learning on this unpaved road called Life. 

Jesus crashed into her world when she was seven with His beautiful, outrageous Love. She never recovered. Michele longs to see a supernatural company of people who take walking lessons from Enoch be released to soar into the wildest dreams of God, embracing the audacity of heaven, walking in two realms at once.

She desires her life to be an invitation: a place where others can find His heart and encounter everyday epiphanies that make the ordinary holy, the supernatural normal.  And for the record, she thinks writing about herself in the third person is very, very strange.

Love Has A Face is her first book and she is the founding National Field Coordinator for Iris Ministries in Sudan.  She can be found most frequently online at From the Unpaved Road (http://fromtheunpavedroad.com)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting. . ., September 9, 2009

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C. Fesler (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman's Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan (Paperback)

This book was truly a blessing to me. I have a soft spot in my heart for overseas missions and this book has given me a glimpse into the challenges and the abundant blessings and miracles that Michele Perry has been a part of the last few years. From working in the slums of India, to the bush of Sudan with war orphans, Michele learns that love does conquer all as you will witness. I enjoyed reading the book as it made me feel like I was chatting with Michele and learning of her real life adventures first hand. Michele has been learning her lessons in love from the people she serves and from Jesus himself! Miracles reminiscent of Biblical days in this book moved me to tears, and to cheers as well! Iris Ministries, Inc. is truly blessed to have her working with them. I appreciated the inclusion of several websites, including Iris Ministries and Michele's blog. Love does have a face as you will discover when you journey through this book! I hope you enjoy it and are blessed by it as much as I was!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, September 10, 2009

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Tara of Tara's View of the World (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman's Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan (Paperback)

Love Has A Face is a beautiful memoir! I adored Perry's conversational writing style. I was drawn in to the story immediately by her descriptions of the place and people she worked with. The author's passion is evident in the pages. It is well written and definitely inspirational. This book brought tears to my eyes and made me want to scoop up those beautiful Sudanese babies in my arms and bring them home with me. This is a wonderfully powerful book with an amazing message.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing Jesus, January 11, 2010

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Cynthia Forster "Cindy Rathburn" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Has a Face: Mascara, a Machete and One Woman's Miraculous Journey with Jesus in Sudan (Paperback)

I was so struck by the message of this book that I bought additional copies to give away. But I don't recommend this book for any Christian unwilling to have their comfortable walk with God shaken to the core. If you can read this book and not be convicted on any level by what you have or haven't done to bless Jesus as He has blessed you, then we must be reading different Bibles.

I say that because this author documents her own significant physical disabilities and lack of resources as if they are barely an inconvenience in the scheme of God's will and relies completely on His mercy, grace and love in the middle of a war ravaged, disease infected, famine ridden country to reach out and serve His children. Any excuses the reader may have for surrendering his/herself and resources back to God for His glory should be completely undermined after reading this. The efforts of the author are reflective of Matthew 25:31-46 "I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, naked and you clothed me, sick and you cared for me, a stranger and you welcomed me in, in prison and you visited me..." As Jesus said, "Inasmuch as you have done this for the least of my brethren, you have done it unto me." That settles it for me, what is done for them is done unto Him. I believe Michele Perry sees Jesus every single day in the faces of those she loves and serves.

So after reading this book, be prepared to ask yourself, "In whose face do I see Jesus today?" If an answer doesn't come to mind readily, look for the least of His brethren in need. Love does indeed have a face - it is His.