End of the Spear,   ISBN:9780842384889

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I'm planning a trip to Equador. Someone had suggested this book to read before I go. I've only read a few pages, but am finding it very interesting. Since it is a true story, I am really finding it a good read.

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I've often read that a good author should be able to bring his readers to both laughter and tears, and this book did that for me several times. Not necessarily because Steve Saint is a great writer; with his heritage and experiences anyone should be able to write a great book.

"End of the Spear" is a book of many genres. It is the continued story of "Through Gates of Splendor", a missionary autobiography, a Waodoni history, and a commentary on so many aspects of life. There are several pictures, although it is too bad the ones on the cover are actors from the movie.

Speaking of the movie, if you have seen it, don't expect the book to parallel it. The book begins with Aunt Rachel's funeral, and jumps around a little. After Steve decides to bring his family to live with the Waodani, he learns more and more of the stories and accounts, so many of which are heartrending, that appear throughout the movie.

But then he continues with how he tried to them, and how he learned from them. What he did teach, and why he had to leave. How his children lived in the jungle, and the mutual love between them and the Waodani.

When he returned to the states, Mincaye made several visits, and they spoke at conferences together. Mincaye continued to be a part of his life, supporting him during a crisis he least expected.

If you have read about Nate Saint, Jim Elliot or the others of the 5 who were martyred, the Waodani or "Aucas", if you have seen the "End of the Spear" movie, if you enjoy missionary stories, if you are interested in the unreached peoples of our time, then this is a book you must read.

If you saw the movie and didn't like it, read the book anyway. It's much better, and I promise you'll be blessed by it. The power of God is illustrated so beautifully.

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This book was so interesting, it left me wanting more. I would like to read a followup story to this.

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Basic story: Author, Steve Saint's father was speared along with four other missionaries as they were trying to bring the gospel to the Waodoni-one of the most fierce tribes in the world. But this book is not really about what happened to his father as much as the ripples it created in this tribe and in Saint's life. He takes you on a trip to the deepest part of the Amazon to experience how great our God truly is and how deeply His plan goes beyond what we can understand. I was encouraged by his love and forgiveness for a tribe that killed his father. The Waodoni tribe uses the phrase "I see it well" the way we would say "I agree or I accept this invitation." A quote from the author sums it up best: "When I was a boy, I cried; but now I see it well." May we all learn to accept the cards we are dealt and play them to the best of our ability and watch what God can do in the lives of those around us.

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In order to get the most out of this very well written and captivating book you need to read "Through Gates of Splendor" by Elisabeth Elliot first. It is the beginning of a very inspiring story about 5 missionaries in Ecuador who got killed by the Waodani (Aucas). In "The Savage, my Kinsman" also by
Elisabeth Elliot the story continues.It is the story of forgiveness and love. You get to know and love the Waodani people. And then you still want to know more. This is where this book comes in. Steve Saint is the son of one of the killed missionaries and with him the story continues. He does a great job describing his journey back to the jungle to live with the Waodani. We learn more about them and their way of life. We wish them all the best for their future.