Becoming Elisabeth Elliot Hardcover – Illustrated, September 15, 2020

I am a fast reader. Not so with "Becoming Elisabeth Elliot." I savored every word, underlined and highlighted so much, and wrote in the margins when something touched me personally and deeply. Needless to say, I have given several of these books as gifts, but I will not part with my copy. It is more like a personal journal. I had the privilege to work with Elisabeth on several programs and even had her to my home for dinner - but now I feel like I truly know her heart. Thank you, Ellen, for writing such a rich biography about a woman who has touched so many lives - including mine. If you knew Elisabeth, or just heard of her - if you read her books or heard her speak - you must read this book. It will change your life and help you to see life through His perspective - which is what Elisabeth's life was based on. I loved this book and did not expect to grow so deeply from it. Outstanding book and I highly recommend it.

Well done! Loved this entire biography. True to her, warts and all. Shows her strength of character. You know you are really knowing her as she is, was! She is alive in heaven, and glorified by her Savior. But her redeemed life was a joy to recount and witness through this fine biographer. Enjoyed immensely!

This is an adventure book, both experiential and spiritual, and it will take you to lands you have not seen or imagined. Reading this story in quiet solitude will lead you deeper, both earthly and spiritual, in the dangers, trials, and victories Betty (Elisabeth Elliott) experienced.I promise, you are in for an exciting time ensconced in this book. Following are a few gems from Becoming Elisabeth Elliot...To Betty, the only measure of any human action came down to one thing: obedience."If 'success' is defined not by obedience, but by measurable outcomes, then... the calculations would never end.""He leads us right on, right through, right up to the threshold of Heaven. He does not say to us, ever, 'Here it is.' He says only, 'Here am I. Fear not.'""If a duty is clear, the dangers surrounding it are irrelevant.""It is not easy to hold things lightly. Once we have them, we want to keep them.""When one is stripped of all outward evidences of God's blessings, there is a deeper comfort. The soul who loves God only for Himself, apart from His gifts, knows indescribable peace.""When God calls a man, he bids him come and die.""The Lord gives us a moment at a time, and trusts us to invest it for eternity.""Do the next thing."The author concludes her book with "The takeaway from their lives is a reckless abandon for God".

For years, I'd heard the story of Jim Elliot's death and how his wife became a writer and speaker around the world, but I'd never seen any of the movies about them, read any of her books, or heard her speak, so I began reading this book with very little knowledge of either of them, as individuals.I'm not usually a big fan of biographies, but this book was chosen by one of the members of my book club, and, boy, am I glad she chose it!!It was absolutely wonderful to read about Betty’s early years, and have her journal entries flesh out how she saw herself, regardless of how others saw her, especially as she worked through how to handle the early years after Jim's death.The author, Ms. Vaughn, did an excellent job describing Betty's "character arc," so to speak, from a cerebral American-culture oriented Christian to a very, truly, down-to-earth, experienced intuitive Christian, who didn't lose the thinking part of her personality, but to whom God added wisdom, hard-won wisdom, that has blessed future generations of people groups all over the world!This is one biography I will never forget, and one I will be recommending to others for years to come!

I loved the unique angle on Elisabeth Elliot that this book gave. Having the insight into her journal entries was such a refreshing reminder that she too was human, with real human feelings and emotions. Her story is such a testament to God's faithfulness and I cannot wait to read the second installment!

Wonderful book, well written, it brought Elizabeth Elliot to life for me. I’ve read all of her books and listen to her archived podcast. Awesome woman of God.