In the Land of Blue Burqas, by Kate McCord

(Paperback, 320 pages, first published in 2012)

“I lived in Afghanistan for five years. I learned the rules – I had to.”

Riveting and fast paced, In the Land of Blue Burqas depicts sharing the love and truth of Christ with women living in Afghanistan, which has been called "the world's most dangerous country in which to be born a woman." 

These stories are honest and true. The harsh reality of their lives is not sugar-coated, and that adds to the impact of this book. Through storytelling, the author shows how people who don't know Christ come to see Him, His truth, and His beauty. The stories provide insight into how a Jesus-follower brought Jesus' teachings of the Kingdom of God to Afghanistan. They reveal the splendor of Christ, the desire of human hearts, and that precious instance where the two meet.

All of the names of those involved—including Kate's—plus the locations have been changed to protect the participants.

Redeemed Reader Cautions: "For readers (15 and up) mature enough to face the darkness of a hostile culture and frank mentions to hardness, famine, death, bombings, and hatred, let alone constant challenges to faith, this is an excellent book, compellingly and evocatively written. For anyone seeking to better understand life and worldview in the Middle East from a Christian perspective, this is a must read." See full review here.

Recommended Age: 15+