Description: Bruchko by Bruce Olson What happens when a 19-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce Olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, loneliness, and torture. This revised version of Olsons story is a reminder that simple faith in Christ can make anything possible. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce Olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, loneliness, and torture. But what he discovered by trial and error has revolutionized the world of missions. Bruchko, which has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide, has been called "more fantastic and harrowing than anything Hollywood could concoct." Living with the Motilone Indians since 1961, Olson has won the friendship of four presidents of Colombia and has made appearances before the United Nations because of his efforts. Bruchko includes the story of his 1988 kidnapping by communist guerrillas and the nine months of captivity that followed. This revised version of Olsons story will amaze you and remind you that simple faith in Christ can make anything possible. Author Biography Bruce Olson, born in Minnesota and now a citizen of Colombia, is a linguist and graduate of sociology from a South American university. He has won the friendship of four Colombian presidents and appeared before the United Nations. His first book, Bruchko, has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. He lives in the jungle on the border of Colombia and Venezuela. Long Description What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy leaves home and heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce olson, it meant capture, disease, terror, loneliness, and torture. But what he discovered by trial and error has revolutionized the world of missions. Bruchko, which has sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide, has been called ?more fantastic and harrowing than anything Hollywood could concoct. Living with the Motilone Indians since 1961, Olson has won the friendship of four presidents of Colombia and has made appearances before the United Nations because of his efforts. Bruchko includes the story of his 1988 kidnapping by communist guerrillas and the nine months of captivity that followed. This revised version of Olsons story will amaze you and remind you that simple faith in Christ can make anything possible. Details ISBN159185993X Author Bruce Olson Short Title BRUCHKO Pages 192 Language English ISBN-10 159185993X ISBN-13 9781591859932 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2006 Residence Miami, FL, US DOI 10.1604/9781591859932 Place of Publication Lake Mary Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-07-18 NZ Release Date 2006-07-18 US Release Date 2006-07-18 UK Release Date 2006-07-18 Publisher Creation House Publication Date 2006-07-18 Imprint Creation House Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142021614;
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