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In the Presence of My Enemies
By Gracia Burnham, Dean Merrill
Archival Summary & Scope
American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham's romantic anniversary getaway in the Philippines transforms into a year-long nightmare when they are kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf, a Muslim terrorist group with ties to Osama bin Laden. Thrust into life on the run in the Philippine jungle, they endure near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, and coldhearted murder, confronting agonizing questions about their faith and a God who sometimes seems to have forgotten them.*In the Presence of My Enemies* is Gracia Burnham's gripping firsthand memoir of survival, love, and spiritual struggle amidst unnervingly casual brutality and terrible loss. This updated edition includes never-before-published information on their kidnappers' fates, Gracia's secret return to the Philippines, and the Burnham family's life and ministry today. It's a harrowing true story of forgiveness, perseverance, and sharing Christ’s love in the darkest places.
Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Memoirs & Biographies. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into History & War, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.
