L'Abri (Paperback)

~ (Author), Deirdre Ducker (Illustrator), Francis A. Schaeffer (Foreword)

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This is the story of L'Abri, the Swiss community founded by Francis and Edith Schaeffer as a place where Christian truth could be lived and demonstrated as well as discussed and debated, a place where hundreds of seekers found the "God who is there.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books; 2 Rev Exp edition (April 28, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891076689
• ISBN-13: 978-0891076681
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Adventurers, October 30, 2003

By	Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. (Edinboro, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: L'Abri; (Hardcover)

Imagine packing up, moving from the United States, getting a chalet in the Swiss mountains, and opening up a Christian ministry that is geared to intellectual/spiritual seekers from diverse backgrounds. That's the adventure taken by Francis and Edith Schaeffer and this book chronicles the process.
It is well-written. As the story line unfolds, you are captivated by what will happen next.
Numerous answers to prayer are included in the adventure.
Also, how often have we related to the statement she writes that, "The thing about real life is that important events don't announce themselves...Usually something that is going to change your whole life is a memory before you can stop and be impressed about it. You don't usually have a chance to get excited about that sort of thing...ahead of time!"
By the way, L'Abri is French for "The Shelter."

There are so many answers to prayer in this story that one's faith is built as the direct communication of God to His people is described in a clear way.

Edith Schaeffer writes, "...it has been tremendously excited to see the reality of communication with God, and to see the reality of His replies, His answers, in the realm of material things, and in the realm of the minds and hearts of human beings."

The Schaeffer's had a unique, "world-class" ministry at L'Abri. Reading about how it all came about is a faith-building exercise. I strongly recommend this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible book for both Christians and non-believers!, July 26, 1998

By A Customer

This book will encourage the faith of Christians and will also give honestly seeking, open-minded, intellectual non-believers something to think about.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and down-to-earth., July 23, 1997

By A Customer

Join the exciting saga of L'Abri Fellowship, begun in Switzerland by a Christian family who pray for every need and depend on God to provide and to guide.
-->How do these ordinary people love and teach the international truth-seekers who drop by constantly?
-->What happens when they are ordered out of Switzerland for "having a religious influence"?

If you are a seeker of truth, or a believer in Jesus, or even just frustrated with the world, please read this book - or arrange to drop by!

more info about L'Abri Fellowship: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Swiss_LAbri/