A powerful memoir set amidst dangerous situations, where faith, compassion, and courage thrive.
Contents
Foreword 11
Acknowledgments 12
1. God, Are You Really There? 17
2. Reading the Bible So I Can Dismiss it 32
3. “You Want Me to Give Up Medical School?” 46
4. He’s Dead – God Answered My Prayer 61
5. God Multiplied Those Bibles for a Reason 73
6. Life and Death in Africa 83
7. Mission 193 97
8. If I Talk, He Dies 114
9. Medicine in Sun City 126
10. Every Life Matters 138
11. What Devastation Looks Like 155
12. I Always Knew I Was Supposed to Do Something
About Ebola 168
13. Two Weeks of Hell and Hope 179
14. From Crisis to Crisis 199
15. Isolation 213
16. Coming to Terms with Trauma 233
Epilogue: Time to Act 249
Nathalie MacDermott is a paediatrician who has worked in the field of disaster relief in Liberia, Haiti, Belarus, Zambia, and many other front-line emergency situations. She is currently completing her PhD on clinical outcomes from the Ebola virus.
“Courageous, remarkable, compassionate and selfless all describe
Dr. Natalie MacDermott. This book is a reflection of the mandate
that we as Christians have to demonstrate Christ's love to the
world. Natalie exemplifies that call. It was a privilege to serve
alongside her in Liberia.”
*Nancy Writebol*
“Bravery is not a mystical attribute that some adventurous souls
are given but the rest of us lack. Being brave is about saying
`Yes’ to God and to others; it is about facing our internal
obstacles and making tough choices in a crisis. Nathalie has chosen
to live by faith and not by fear, and her life so far has been
extraordinary as a result. You will be encouraged and challenged by
the wisdom she shares and you will, in turn, undoubtedly dare to
dream more about what God can do through you. Having visited
Liberia and the Ebola hospital, I know that sharing this story has
been costly, but this bravery will also be rewarded as we each say
a bigger `Yes’ to God as a result of all that is shared in these
pages.”
*Cathy Madavan, speaker, writer, author of Digging for Diamonds and
part of Spring Harvest Planning Group *
“This book is a breathtaking account of what God can achieve
through somebody who is totally dedicated to him and his purpose.
My friend Nathalie has learned that her faith in Jesus is more
valuable than her own life; in fact, Jesus has become her life. Her
story is a challenge to us to take our discipleship seriously, and
be radical in our commitment to the Lord.”
*Dr Roger Aubrey, All Nations Church Cardiff and author of
Discovering God*
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