Admittingly, I was a bit weary of this book based solely on its cover. However, do not let the cover deter you. Once you start reading this, you will not be able to put it down!

Stephen’s story is so deeply extraordinary. One of the taglines on the back of the book states that ‘what followed was better than fiction.’ This tagline could not have been truer. I was deeply moved by the ways that the Lord weaved together Stephen’s life so beautifully and intricately! There were moments that I felt truly convicted in Stephen’s story. He had not even been a Christian for 24 hours and did not even know any in-depth parts of the gospel but he was already out evangelising and being incredibly effective!

This is an incredible memoir that not only highlights the incredible conversion of one man, but it is a beautiful reminder of the many missionaries and evangelists that work quietly and humbly throughout many difficult parts of the world and how we need to partner with them in prayer, as the Lord can do incredible things when the body of Christ works together as a whole.

(Sometimes, we manage to review a book twice. You can read the other review of this book here.)

Sarah Perkins, London City Presbyterian Church