Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer George Seaver Biography. An outline of his personality and his contributions to various fields. OL10603191W
The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 Albert Schweitzer "The world is familiar with Albert Schweitzer as humanitarian, theologian, philosopher, physician, and accomplished musician. These letters provide personal portraits of Schweitzer as a young man on … OL1148632W
Apostle of sight Apostle of sight Dorothy Clarke Wilson Victor Clough Rambo (1894-May 23, 1987) was an American medical missionary and ophthalmologist who worked in India from 1924 to 1974 for the United Christian Missionary Society, of which the former F… OL1518670W
Answering the Call Answering the Call Ken Gire Revere life, and give yours away for the sake of serving others. As a young man, Albert Schweitzer seemed destined for greatness. His immense talent and fortitude propelled him to a place as one of E… OL16807031W
Gifts from the poor Gifts from the poor Glenn W. Geelhoed For more than four decades, surgeon and education Geelhoed has taken medical missions to the poorest parts of the globe. He discovered the power and dignity of each individual-- and the true mechanic… OL17920256W
This is a soul This is a soul Marilyn Berger Story of Dr. Rick Hodes, who ended up at Mother Teresa's mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, caring for the sickest children in one of the world's poorest countries. OL18741776W
Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer James Bentley Examines the life of the humanitarian who pursued medical missionary work in the jungles of Africa while developing his spiritual beliefs about the value of all life. OL2012301W
An  ordinary woman's extraordinary faith An ordinary woman's extraordinary faith Patricia St John In Patricia St. John's story we have been given a privileged glimpse into her life of joyous celebration and service; what a legacy of love and recognition of God's good gifts she has left us. This i… OL2679286W
Cor blimey! Cor blimey! Winifred Tovey "The fascinating story of a medical missionary's wife in post-Raj India, mixing with maharajas, big game hunters, villagers, townspeople, servants & everyday people. While raising a family of 4, Wini… OL27274282W
Livingstone Livingstone Tim Jeal This book is an extensively revised edition of Tim Jeal's classic biography published to mark the bicentenary of the great explorer. David Livingstone (1813–1873) is revered as one of history's great… OL2833778W
Albert Schweitzer, an adventurer for humanity Albert Schweitzer, an adventurer for humanity Harold E. Robles Recounts the life of the renowned doctor, humanitarian, and advocate for peace. OL3904815W
A Light in the Window (LoveSong) A Light in the Window (LoveSong) Tracie Peterson The bleak wilderness of America's 49th state challenges three women in different eras: Julie, a nurse, who must serve victims of a 1925 diphtheria epidemic; Beth, whose Canadian-born husband is kille… OL442268W
Growing up with David Livingstone Growing up with David Livingstone Fern Neal Stocker Focuses on the childhood, youth, and early mission years of the Scotsman who traveled to Africa as explorer and Christian missionary. OL4634971W
Dr. Rabbit Dr. Rabbit Eric B. Hare A medical missionary tells about his life and experiences ministering to the sick in Burma. OL4910737W
David Livingstone David Livingstone Sam Wellman Discusses the explorer's formative years in Scotland, training as a missionary, expeditions to Africa, and many discoveries there. OL82041W
Mountains Beyond Mountains Mountains Beyond Mountains Tracy Kidder At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, world-c… OL98216W