A couple of years ago we read a biography about the life of Gladys Aylward. She was a missionary to China. She was denied by the mission board, considered unqualified. So, she set out by herself, determined to go to China. She took a job and worked until she had enough money to buy herself a ticket there. It was a great read aloud. There is also a movie about the life of Gladys. We recently watched The Inn of the Sixth Happiness again and I highly recommend watching it after you've read all about her. Be prepared to set aside a little extra time for the movie - it's 2 hours and 37 minutes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Aylward
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) -Ingrid Bergman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Aylward
Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) -Ingrid Bergman
