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The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun by: Brother Yun, Paul Hattaway

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Rating: - A lesson for Christians in the West

A recent survey showed that nearly half the UK's population doesn't believe in God, and church attendance is on the decline. In China, there is a huge explosion of people coming to Christ in spite of the enormous price to pay, including martyrdom.

Why?

Reading this book, the difference seems to be that Christians in China have enormous faith and put that faith into action, whatever the cost. They truly are 'sold out' for Christ - they follow Him faithfully, radically and wholeheartedly, whatever it takes. And Christ is moving among them in the most remarkable ways - signs, wonders, visions - it's like reading Acts in the Bible, but it's taking place in the 21st century.

I have found Brother Yun's story to be very challenging and inspiring. It is, as another reader observed, a wake up call to Western Christians. It's certainly motivated me to try and live my faith 24/7, to live much more sacrificially, to be much more grateful to God for both the good and bad things I have in my life, and to pursue personal purity without seeking to live in some holy 'ivory tower'.

Rating: - Great Story, badly written

Such a promising book and a very challenging story. I was expecting to be touched by the account of this Chinese Christian. It is a remarkable account, but I found it very hard to connect with Brother Yun. The book is written as a set of facts, which is fine, but the lack of description left me unable to really get to grips with what being a christian in China is really like. He never describes his persecutors, or the prison cells he is in. He never really tells you how he felt about what was happening. I found the lack of adjectives prevented me from 'seeing' the story as one would with a well written novel, and made the story harder to really believe in. not that I doubt his account, courage or faith. I would recommend the book, but warn that if you're used to well written books you may find this a little frustrating. I finished the book with so many questions about Brother Yun's character.

Rating: - Life changing-pass it on to a friend

I was given this book by my mother-in-law.(Not necessarily the best start!) I could feel it impacting my life with-in the first 50 pages. How can someone who suffers so incredibly possibly believe that there's a God who loves him? If you read this book you'll find out and it will change your life too. I've yet to speak to anyone who has read this book who hasn't had the same reaction.

Rating: - Challenging beyond words - soul searching!

Brother Yun's integrity is above reproach. I challenge anyone to read this book, who doubts that God loves and watches over those who suffer, yet still works all things together for good.
God has an amazing plan and He is going to bring it about through the Chinese church. We in the West had better not stand in his way, but rather surrender to his wisdom and co-operate and help the church to fulfil it.

Rating: - Time for renewal

This is not so much a story of one man's strength in the face of adversity as it is the story of how the power of God can overcome life's most daunting obstacles. I also recommend The Prayer of Hannah by Kenn Gividen.

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