Things As They Are: Missions Work in Southern India

Listen to this sobering and insightful account of missions work in 19th century India.

Amy Beatrice Carmichael (16 December 1867—18 January 1951) was an Irish Christian missionary in India who opened an orphanage and founded a mission in Dohnavur.

Amy was a prolific writer and Christian missionary. She is notable for having spent over 55 years serving the people of India without so much as a single furlough. Things as They Are is arguably Carmichael’s best-known work which is a collection of true stories from her missionary work in South India. It is a captivating account of the dilapidated and impoverished conditions of the nation and its people. The book provides a glimpse into the realities of life and faith in the region, offering valuable insights and inspiration.

Read Her’s high-quality audio narration of the book brings to life the inspiring stories and insights shared by Carmichael.