{"product_id":"escape-from-siberian-exile-john-godfrey-jacques-9781479616848","title":"Escape from Siberian Exile","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdventure, history, courage, and providence combine in this fascinating true account. Originally published in 1921, this book has been reprinted to inspire a new generation of readers to greater boldness and faith. The many original photos are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn imperial Russia, a young protestant dares to defy the will of the state-supported majority church and risks the consequences. The consequences come-surveillance, inhumane imprisonment, the company of hardened criminals, torturous transport, and exile to northernmost Siberia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders experience an insider's view of Russia in that turbulent period as the empire nears its collapse and Europe becomes embroiled in the first world war. Colorful prose reveals Jacques' life as a prisoner of conscience, his sudden decision to flee, a hasty nocturnal visit home, a harrowing escape of thousands of miles across Siberia, travel by foot through Manchuria to China, a voyage across the Pacific, and a narrow escape from further imprisonment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout his perilous journey, the heroic fugitive found frequent assurance in the promise of Psalms 50:15, \"Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me\" (NKJV). Over and over, his heavenly Father sent the expected deliverance and in return, Jacques recounts those miraculous events to glorify his Deliverer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Godfrey Jacques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1479616842\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781479616848\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teach Services, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 6.00w x 0.61d","brand":"John Godfrey Jacques","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46602884350207,"sku":"9781479616848","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9ea3b60f-4b1c-4615-a284-615611d3e065.jpg?v=1739695578","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/escape-from-siberian-exile-john-godfrey-jacques-9781479616848","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}