I read this a few years ago when I was 17, at a time when God was challenging me in how I should live my life - and formed part of a turning point for me. Here were 5 guys, committed to using their various gifts to serve God, and who were totally unafraid to risk all for His glory. It's an amazing story that anybody should read! Especially if you feel that God's leading you to serve him maybe overseas...

It recounts the lives of 5 missionaries up until they were to lose them to Auca Indians on a beach in Equador at a young age. Jim Elliot, husband of the author, has his story told in more depth in 'Shadow of the Almighty'.

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"