A Passion for the Impossible: Life of Lilias Trotter - Rockness - Bio - PB - NEW

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Keywords
A Passion for the Impossible, The Life of Lilias Trotter, PB, New
Signed
No
Ex Libris
No
Keywords 5
Missionary Biography, Christian Missionary, Inspirational
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
Keywords 4
Christianity, Faith, Women's History, Religious Biography
MPN
Does not apply
Keywords 3
Algeria, North Africa, Victorian Era, Artist, Art, John Ruskin
Original Language
English
Keywords 2
Miriam Huffman Rockness, Biography, Bio, Missionary, Missions, PB
Intended Audience
Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed
No
Vintage
No
Brand
Unbranded
Personalize
No
Type
biography
Personalized
No
Features
Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9781572931084
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Discovery House Publishers
ISBN-10
1572931086
ISBN-13
9781572931084
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2389446

Product Key Features

Book Title
Passion for the Impossible : the Life of Lilias Trotter
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Religious, European
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Miriam Huffman Rockness
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-007186
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
A
Reviews
Miriam Rockness [has done] a painstakingly superb job of researching original documents. Her book is [filled] with quotes that will challenge the reader's faith and obedience to God... a fresh look at another one of England's distinguished missionary pioneers..., "I am stounded by... the beautiful expression of who Lilias was and what her legacy teaches us. I couldn't put [the book] down, as they say, and I read it--devoured it--carefully, gladly, and with great blessing... a "drop everything book"!, Miriam Rockness [has done] a painstakingly superb job of researching original documents. Her book is [filled] with quotes that will challenge the reader's faith and obedience to God ... A fresh look at another one of England's distinguished missionary pioneers., "I am astounded by ... the beautiful expression of who Lilias was and what her legacy teaches us. I couldn't put [the book] down, as they say, and I read it--devoured it--carefully, gladly, and with great blessing ... a "drop everything book"!
Dewey Decimal
266/.0092 B
Synopsis
Art critic John Ruskin enthusiastically proclaimed her potential as one of the best artists of the nineteenth century, but Lilias Trotter's devotion to Christ compelled her to surrender her life of art, privilege, and leisure. Leaving the home of her wealthy parents for a humble dwelling in Algeria, Lilias defied sterotypes and taboos that should have deterred any European woman from ministering in a Muslim country. Yet she stayed for nearly forty years, befriending Algerian Muslims with her appreciation for literature and art and winning them to Christ through her life of love.
LC Classification Number
BV3587.T76R63 2003

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  • Nice Biography

    This is a very nice review of this woman's life. It is lending well to our Charlotte Mason morning meeting basket for our homeschool curriculum. I recommend this as a great living book for anyone looking for an uplifting biography.

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    Very interesting story. I saw the documentary on Lillias Trotter and wanted to read more info about her and her journey.

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