A challenging and engaging biography of a woman with a childhood full of hurt, the comfort of God, and how she was transformed to be a woman of God with an impact for eternity.
Synopsis:
Personal Thoughts:
Dorie was very easy to read and I read it in a few hours. The hardship Doris endures is hard to read, but we see the hope the Lord gave to her throughout her life even in those times. I was personally challenged, would I be able to hold onto the Lord even if my life got worse and I was abused by those who should keep me safe? It sounds a bit fatalistic, but it I hope I can instill such a high view of God in my children that regardless of what happens they can lean on Him like Doris did (God has to change their hearts to do this). Doris does a great job of clearly giving the gospel, clearly and accurately citing scripture, and presenting Biblical hope.
Practicality and Discipleship Use:
I think this book would be very good for any person struggling with abandonment, hard childhoods, and abuse. In many ways, we learn from Doris how one should respond to these situations and how God can use such evil for good. There are no discussion questions but this is a very accessible biography and I would recommend it for discipleship use and general reading and edification. I enjoyed this book and I think I will come back to it in the future for encouragement.
Caveats:
I don’t know much about Doris VanStone or her theological beliefs. They seem to be in line with orthodoxy and orthopraxy, and seem to follow many of those graduating Moody with a strong grasp of the gospel and desire to help and love others, but perhaps struggling with precision. Not sure though. Will update this if I come across anything.
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