Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot

(Paperback, 274 pages, first published in 1981)

The true story of five young missionaries who were savagely killed while trying to establish communication with the Auca Indians of Ecuador. The story is told through the eyes of Elisabeth Elliot, the wife of one of the young men who was killed.

Cautions: Not for sensitive readers. See Redeemed Reader's full review here.

Ages: 12+