A Cup of Cold Water: The Compassion of Nurse Edith Cavell
by Christine Farenhorst
224 pages | Direct Price: $11.99 $9.00 | Paperback | Series: Chosen Daughters | Published: 2007
Summary: “The secret password is yorc,” the princess whispered. Edith longed for her girlhood in England, when her secrets had been kept safe by her dog Reddie. But now in God’s timing, Edith is director of a nursing school in Belgium. Caught in the turmoil of World War I, Edith finds herself surrounded by enemy spies. As a nurse protected by the Red Cross, will Edith turn her back on the Allied soldiers who desperately need her help?
The Chosen Daughters series highlights the lives of ordinary women who by God’s grace accomplish extraordinary things.
About the Author:
Christine Farenhorst, author and poet, has written Amazing Stories from Times Past, The Great Escape, Wings like a Dove, and Before My Mother’s Womb. Christine and her husband, Anco, have five children, nineteen grandchildren, a dog, and ten chickens.
What Others Say About this Book:
“A captivating introduction to Edith Cavell. Educational, inspiring, and full of gospel encouragement, A Cup of Cold Water is destined to be a family read-along favorite.”
– Tara & Matt Kingswood, Russell, ON
“A blend of artistic craft and scholarly research bring Edith Cavell to life. Edith fulfills the hope of her earthly father: ‘that she would grow up to serve God in some special way.’ But more important, her faith points to a heavenly Father who directs and plans lives for His glory. Just as He directed Edith Cavell’s life, He will accomplist the plans concerning me!”
– G. Carol Bomer, artist, Asheville, NC
About the Chosen Daughters Series:
The Chosen Daughters series highlights the lives of ordinary women who by God’s grace accomplish extraordinary things. The series features the stories of Jeanne d’Albret, Edith Cavell, Olympia Morata, Juliana von Stolberg, and Margaret Wilson.
- Against the Tide: The Valor of Margaret Wilson by Hope Irvin Marston
- Dr. Oma: The Healing Wisdom of Countess Juliana Von Stolberg by Ethel Herr
- Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata by Simonetta Carr
- Wings Like a Dove: The Courage of Queen Jeanne d’Albret by Christine Farenhorst
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