TORN ASUNDER by ALANA TERRY is a beautifully written love story with a very powerful Christian message.When Simon and Hannah leave the Sterns' Secret Seminary in Yanji, going back into North Korea to spread the gospel, they are told to go separately, but Simon follows Hannah, wanting to protect her, and this puts them in great danger. Going into a country where it is dangerous to be a Christian to distribute bibles, takes tremendous commitment. The Author paints a vivid picture of how Christians are treated there, and what bravery is needed on the mission field.
The characters are very real and are not afraid to voice their doubts and fears - I find this refreshing. There is nothing phoney about them.
We see their courage and their failures, their passion for the Lord and for the spreading of the gospel, their joys and their fears. We see the Lord's faithfulness towards His children in the most horrific situations. We see how Simon and Hannah are sustained by their love for one another and for the One they serve.
The story is exciting and hard to put down. I found it challenging and it has given me a great deal of food for thought. I can highly recommend this novel.
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