Sent is told through the eyes of Hilary Alan, the wife and mother; who felt called to give up the ordinary American life, to become missionaries in Southeast Asia. Hilary writes about the journey as the family had to make many decisions, including the decision to uproot the family, sell their possessions, try to explain 'who, what, why, where, how and when' to their family and friends. The decision to take on this calling impacted Hilary, her husband, Curt, and their two children.
Not all were excited about this new journey in their lives. The Alans' believed they were good, obedient Christians, but when God called them to serve in this manner their lives were turned upside down.
What makes this story better than the average story is that it is true and Hilary Alan does not try to give us the impression that her family was perfect. She talks about the successes and the struggles. She talks with stories and paints a picture of opposition which occurred along the way as well.
This is an honest story about one family's journey from normal Christianity to a new normal. Life was good and convenient for these 'good Christians.' Their new normal created many changes, but many good things resulted.
This was a very good book, one I would recommend.
I received a free copy of this book from Waterbrook Multnomah in return for an objective review.
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