Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What

by Laura Wickham, Cecilia Messina (Illustrator)

Overview

Inspire kids to rely on God when it's hard to keep going!

Read the true story of Helen Roseveare, a missionary doctor in central Africa.

On the day of her eighth birthday, Helen sat in Sunday school cutting and sticking pictures of faraway countries and, in her heart, made a decision:

“When I grow up, I will travel the world and tell other boys and girls about Jesus.”

Follow her life story from medical student to missionary doctor in the heart of Africa. You'll learn all about the ups and downs she experienced, including being held as a prisoner for many months, and you'll discover how her faith kept her going.

This beautifully illustrated children's biography of Helen Roseveare (1925-2016) is part of the Do Great Things for God series, which is designed to show kids that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784987466
Publisher:	The Good Book Company
Publication date:	02/01/2023
Series:	Do Great Things for God
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.68(w) x 9.45(h) x 0.28(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Laura Caputo-Wickham is a children’s author from Rome, now living in Kent with her husband, James, two young daughters and a cat. In her spare time, Laura is involved with her church’s toddler group and helps the children in her local school with their reading.

Cecilia Messina was born and raised in Sicily, Italy. As a child, she loved drawing her favorite characters from comic books, illustrated books, and animation movies. She studied Animation and Visual FX in Florence and she currently works full-time as a freelance illustrator specializing in children's books.

Table of Contents

Helen Roseveare: Illustrated Biography
Further notes about Helen for adults and older children

Editorial Reviews

Children want heroes. While they may look for them in fictional accounts of magical powers or super-human strength, Christian biographies offer up true stories that invite children to see the greatness of God’s power at work through his people. As parents, we have the opportunity to introduce our children to heroes like “Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What.” I pray that this book will inspire a new generation of missionaries who faithfully serve all over the world. (Vice President of Discipleship Programming

Inspiring, challenging, heartwarming and true! A story that will touch the hearts of young and old alike.

Linda Allcock (Author

Children want heroes. While they may look for them in fictional accounts of magical powers or super-human strength, Christian biographies offer up true stories that invite children to see the greatness of God’s power at work through his people. As parents, we have the opportunity to introduce our children to heroes like “Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What.” I pray that this book will inspire a new generation of missionaries who faithfully serve all over the world.

Melissa B Kruger (Women’s Ministry Coordinator

I’ve loved Helen Roseveare’s story since I became a Christian. Her faithfulness in suffering is one to encourage both children and adults alike. This is a wonderful story of perseverance that I will read to my children over and over again!

Courtney Reissig (Author of The Accidental Feminist and Glory in the Ordinary)

Inspiring, challenging, heartwarming and true! A story that will touch the hearts of young and old alike.

Linda Allcock (London Women's Convention)

Children want heroes. While they may look for them in fictional accounts of magical powers or super-human strength, Christian biographies offer up true stories that invite children to see the greatness of God’s power at work through his people. As parents, we have the opportunity to introduce our children to heroes like “Helen Roseveare: The Doctor Who Kept Going No Matter What.” I pray that this book will inspire a new generation of missionaries who faithfully serve all over the world.

Melissa Kruger (Author; Director of Women's Initiatives

I love this book! It's beautifully written and perfectly illustrated. Helen’s story of bravery, trust and deep joy in her Lord in the midst of great suffering is truly inspirational—for both young children and their parents. It left me deeply moved and hugely encouraged!

Andrea Trevenna (Associate Minister for Women

I’ve loved Helen Roseveare’s story since I became a Christian. Her faithfulness in suffering is one to encourage both children and adults alike. This is a wonderful story of perseverance that I will read to my children over and over again!

Courtney Reissig (Author

Inspiring, challenging, heartwarming and true! A story that will touch the hearts of young and old alike.

Linda Allcock (London Women's Convention; author

This is a wonderful book for children about a remarkable woman in history. Helen Roseveare’s story engages and inspires the reader. Children will relate to Helen’s emotions and dreams as she was growing up. They will be inspired by her courageous life and service. They will hear stories of God’s faithfulness. I’m going to give copies to as many families as I can.

Susan Sutton (International Director

Helen Roseveare’s life still speaks. Her real story will help your children see their real need for Jesus.

Barbara Reaoch (Author

I love this book! It's beautifully written and perfectly illustrated. Helen’s story of bravery, trust and deep joy in her Lord in the midst of great suffering is truly inspirational—for both young children and their parents. It left me deeply moved and hugely encouraged!

Andrea Trevenna (Women’s worker at St Nicholas Sevenoaks

Although no longer physically with us, Helen still speaks today through the words that she wrote reaching and challenging many hundreds of thousands of people of all ages worldwide. Through this book another generation of needy young people will hear of God's amazing love and saving grace. Supremely, Helen speaks to us today through her inspirational life, poured out in worship, love and selfless service to her great Master, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Pat Morton (Long-time friend of Helen Roseveare)

I have great pleasure endorsing this little book about my dear friend and missionary colleague, Dr Helen. It is so well written and illustrated that it should inspire and excite many children of this generation to want to serve God too.Having also served Him in DRCongo I can identify with Dr Helen in this her challenging life-story.

Maud Kells (Missionary in DR Congo)

This is a wonderful book for children about a remarkable woman in history. Helen Roseveare’s story engages and inspires the reader. Children will relate to Helen’s emotions and dreams as she was growing up. They will be inspired by her courageous life and service. They will hear stories of God’s faithfulness. I’m going to give copies to as many families as I can.

Susan Sutton (International Director WEC International)

I would love to think that this powerful story of faith, sacrifice, courage and perseverance would inspire another generation of children to give their lives in the service of Jesus.

Bob Hartman (Author

Helen Roseveare’s life still speaks. Her real story will help your children see their real need for Jesus.

Barbara Reaoch (Former Director

I’ve loved Helen Roseveare’s story since I became a Christian. Her faithfulness in suffering is one to encourage both children and adults alike. This is a wonderful story of perseverance that I will read to my children over and over again!

Courtney Reissig (Author of Teach Me to Feel and Glory in the Ordinary)

Helen Roseveare’s life still speaks. Her real story will help your children see their real need for Jesus.

Barbara Reaoch (Director