End of the Spear

It is an amazing book! We laughed and cried and marveled at God's perfect provisions. I am ordering 2 more to give to people. Your faith will be encouraged as you see God at work.

Steve Saint has penned a penetrating presentation of the biblical concept that God works God even out of the worst imaginable evil. In fact, if the story weren't 100% true, one might think it impossible. But with God, all things are possible. By now, readers know the outline of the story. Steve Saint was four years old when his father and four other missionaries were killed in 1956 by Auca Indians. Powerfully told by Elisabeth Elliot in "Through Gates of Splendor," Elliot, Saint, and others offer the tribe the amazing gift of grace and forgiveness. Saint writes from multiple perspectives--his own, the Bible's, and the Waodani's (Auca). As a result, readers are invited into the drama from several new angles. Additionally, this allows Saint to honestly present the complexity of the story. The movie by the same name, though savaged by some critics, also powerfully presents this true life story of almost unbelievable forgiveness. Both the book and the movie are inspiring accounts of the power of God's amazing grace. Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of "Soul Physicians," "Spiritual Friends," and "Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction."

This book was excellent. It made me laugh & cry. It shows God's power to take an evil act and use it as a springboard to change thousands of lives. I really respect how Steve Saint is working to help the Waodani to maintain their cultural independence while surviving in a changing world. I look forward to seeing the movie!

I heard about this book quite a while ago. I have been fascinated by this story for several years and ordered the book as soon as it came out. Steve is serious most of the time, but the book contains a few funny parts. I read it twice and have already loaned it to someone.

If I could do anything in the world, I would spend a week sitting at the feet of Steve Saint just listening to his life stories. This book is the next best thing. The stories are captivating - once one begins reading, it is difficult to put the book down. Steve has an incredible, enviable walk with God, but it has come at a high price. The book depicts part of that walk. This book is a great gift and great reading for anyone.

This review is about the movie, not the book... I just saw a pre-release of this film and was deeply moved by the story that unfolds. I was aware of the true story that the film was based on already so had some background going into it, but was not ready for the vivid portrayal of both horror and beauty caught up in one event which is best left for the film itself. I recommend this film to anyone who believes a popular misconception that Christian missionaries destroy culture. Although this may be true in some remote cases, this story tells the opposite. This film also disproves another popular misconception, namely, the idea of a noble savage. This isn't to say that all indigenous people around the world are all corrupt, evil, and in need of Westernization, but it does show that if it weren't for those who came, the tribe would have surely suffered extinction due to inter-tribal warfare. Stirring to say the least and I would love to discuss further as others have a chance to see this film. -Chris