A missionary sheds lights on the lives of eleven women suffering persecution in nine different countries, sharing stories of imprisonment--full of loss, pain, and unexpected joy--that will inspire Western readers to persevere and endure their own hardships for the cause of Christ. Original. 15,000 first printing. This stirring book sheds light on the lives of eleven women suffering persecution in nine different countries around the world. Foreword 9 Acknowledgments 13 Introduction 15 1 Singing through the Night 21 China: Mrs. Yang China: Han 2 Stay Close to Jesus 43 Cuba: Alida A Central Asian Country: Gulja 3 Feed on God's Word 69 Eritrea: Salam Pakistan: Maryam 4 Build on the Rock 97 Indonesia: Three Mothers Vietnam: Linda 5 Confess and Be Free 125 India: Surinder China: Anna 6 Bless, Do Not Curse 147 Ethiopia: Tsige Colombia: Marlene 7 Never Lose hope 169 North Korea: Lee Central Asia: Helena 8 Don't Waste Your Sorrows 195 China: Shen Sudan: Grace 9 Reach Out to Others 223 China: Xinran Iraq: Alia 10 Ask for Help 247 Nigeria: Nakub Peru: Chely 11 God's Grace Is Sufficient 267 Australia: Gladys A Middle Eastern Country: Amira 12 How Can We Help? 291 Notes 297