This book should only be read if you are ready to question your spiritual life. It tells the story of the young Englishwoman Gladys Aylward, who decides to serve her God wholeheartedly. You will learn how she becomes a missionary in China and gain insight into her work there. The reader is vividly and compellingly drawn into the highs and lows, the changing circumstances of life, and the historical and political context. In a special way, you will discover how her work is strongly shaped by her personality and her relationship with God.