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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.

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  • 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
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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible book for both Christians and non-believers!, July 26, 1998
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This book will encourage the faith of Christians and will also give honestly seeking, open-minded, intellectual non-believers something to think about.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and down-to-earth., July 23, 1997
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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/

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5.0 out of 5 stars Faith inspiring
Edith Schaeffer is an amazing story teller. Had the privilage of going to L'Abri in Switzerland. Walked right up to the door and the hostess was kind enough to show my mom and I... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Shelby

4.0 out of 5 stars Still digesting this
L'Abri is part commune, part cult, part youth group. I admire the spirit of this community so much. I am just starting to learn about Francis Schaeffer's writings. Read more
Published 22 months ago by HopewellMom

4.0 out of 5 stars Real Christian life
This book is written almost as a condensed form of a diary. It gives details about the ministry of Francis and Edith Schaeffer, and those who joined them at The Shelter (L'Abri)... Read more
Published on October 4, 2007 by David Aragorn

4.0 out of 5 stars L'Abri Means Shelter...
L'Abri is a very enjoyable book about a dedicated, creative Christian family living by faith and enjoying God's blessings and provision for their needs, over and over again... Read more
Published on June 7, 2007 by Kimberly Ann Blevins

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read!!!
My mom first bought this book when I was in [...]...approximately when the book first came out. She died when I was in my 20s and subsequently, I inherited all of her Christian... Read more
Published on February 1, 2007 by M. Kerr

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
very moving story of the moving of a soverign God in history. I desire to find the way of life described here
Published on April 5, 2006 by Michael Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading AND Discussing
I first read Edith's L'Abri after I met Francis and Edith Schaeffer in 1978 in Rochester, MN. Edith's L'Abri presents Francis Schaeffer's theological teachings in the form of... Read more
Published on January 31, 2006 by L. G. Parkhurst

3.0 out of 5 stars okay
This book chronicles the lives of the Schaeffers from Edith's point of view. It centers around their work in Switzerland, but does not include their return to the U.S. Read more
Published on January 30, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This book is tremendous, I just couldn't put it down. It gives a narrative overview of the history of L'Abri from Edith's perspective. Read more
Published on November 9, 2003 by Mark Nenadov

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