I really enjoyed this book. I had not been familiar with Ida Scudder's story.

Her life is inspirational & all the sacrifices she gave/made to serve others is incredible. She definitely put God first, others second & herself last...as we should. She w as determined & didn't give up & made a huge difference in people's lives. She followed God's call on her life.

Thanks to Netgalley & the Publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Ida Scudder didn't want to return to India as a missionary with her family. But God had other plans. During a visit with her parents, Ida realized that women needed a female doctor. Otherwise, the women were suffering and even dying since the cultural norms prevented males from seeing women in private, even for childbirth or serious illness. Ida decided to fulfill this role. This book tells her story. She worked in a school, helped her doctor father and worked hard during medical school - in a time when women doctors were not the norm.
I did enjoy reading this story. It flows well. But I do wish it was longer. I wanted to hear more stories. However, the book sparked my desire to research Dr. Scudder's life and accomplishments. It also renewed my faith in waiting for God's timing.

I had never read about Ida Scudder before and was very inspired by her story. It was a good reminder not to tell God your plans.
The target audience for this book is middle school, but I still enjoyed reading it. For biographies, however, I would much rather read one by YWAM. Their books are my go-to for homeschooling, and this book was not as clear or well written.
*I received a free copy of this e-book from NetGalley and BJU Press Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was delighted to run across the children’s book Ida Scudder by Terry B. Kelly. I have read one or two adult biographies of this fascinating woman, but it’s been a long time. I found this book an engrossing read, and I’m looking forward to reading it to my children before too long.
When this story begins, Ida is attending school in Massachusetts in 1889. She is full of life, frequently playing pranks. Then, she receives a telegram from India that her mother is I’ll and she needs to go there as quickly as possible. She and her brother board a ship and go to their parents. Ida is determined that she will only stay a short time and then return to her comfortable, upper class life in America.
Once in India, she is shocked at some of the conditions she finds. Little by little God works in her heart, and Ida comes to the conclusion that, really, she needs to become a doctor and serve the people of India. That sets her off on the adventure of a lifetime.
Ida Scudder by Terry B. Kelly is not really a biography. It is more of a novelised account of her life. I believe it sticks close to the facts of Ida’s life, but has been written as a story. As I said in the beginning, I really enjoyed it. This is a book that is written for 8 to 12 year olds, and I know mine will enjoy it.
I received a review copy of this book from NetGalley, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
WARNING: In chapter 12 three mothers die. In chapter 17 a girl is thrown into a well as a sacrifice to a goddess.

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An engaging kids' book about a woman who becomes a doctor in order to serve the people of India - in particular, the women who were not able to be treated by male doctors, per local custom.

Frustratingly, several typos interrupted the reading experience.

I have read some of this missionary's story before, but this book had so much more about her life then I knew. I learned while I was enjoying reading, a great combination! You will read about her difficult family relationships and how they influenced her work and the many lives she influenced as she spread the gospel. She was a woman who obeyed the Lord's calling despite the hardships. The book flowed well from one stage of her life to another. The writing was a mix of dialog and retelling of events. It would be a great book for a book report or a Sunday School class or anyone interested in missionary work.

This is a junior edition meant for 8 - 12 year olds, however, I thoroughly enjoyed it myself. I found the story of Ida Scudder and the way that God used her truly inspiring! All in all, this book will be a wonderful read for children & adults, alike.

*** I received an ARC of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review or any review at all. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.

IDA SCUDDER-Terri B. Kelly

I received this FREE from Net Galley for the purpose of review. This is a junior edition written for 8-12 year old children.

However, I enjoyed reading the Kindle application for the book. It was inspiring and I learned about a young woman who truly gave up her dreams for the work of God in India. Miss Scudder had returned to India, briefly in her mind, to help her father in the work they had in India.

She went with not the best attitude and not wanting to stay any longer than necessary. BUT GOD, did an amazing work in her heart and she spends her life in India.

Great book for students and adults alike.

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