If you ever have a day when you feel your life is hard, pick up this book and read a chapter.

If you ever have a day when you don't feel too great about America, pick up this book and read a chapter.

If you ever have a day when you don't feel like going to church, pick up this book and read a chapter.

Want to know what others endure for the sake of Christ and his message? Pick up this book and read a chapter.

Despite having been trained himself under communism to view religion as deluded and evil, author Liao Yiwu's God is Red conveys the astonishing strength and vibrancy of Chinese Christians who have kept the faith alive over the past century, against unceasing, inhumane obstacles. Liao's collection of interviews with Chinese Christians, banned in China itself, is an inspiring testimony to a true faith few of us will ever have reason to live out. Prepare to be at once both heartbroken and inspired by the story of China's recent and modern history. You'll likely read this in one sitting, and won't be the same afterwards.

This book, although not written by a Christian, is an excellent telling of personal stories of those who by preserverence kept their trust in Christ in times that would test one's faith. An excellent read. I've recommended it to individuals who were and are now involved in Christian activity in China.