Hidden Rainbow Author:Christmas Carol Kauffman An actual story about real people, the Olesh family of a solid Catholic community in Yugoslavia, and their encounter with the New Testament. The setting is early in the twentieth century. — Through the eyes of John and Anna Olesh the reader is taken into the intimate life of a Yugoslavian village. John is severely censured for seeking economic ... more »opportunity in America as he leaves his family behind. Upon his return the family is visited by an evangelical missionary for which they are also censured. Though they are forbidden to communicate with the missionary they cannot forget his radiant personality and his message.
While John is away from home Anna fearfully accepts a "forbidden" New Testament. The reader shares in the consequences and feels the deep loyalties of tradition hanging in the balance, and he shares finally in the doubts and triumphs as John and Anna find the power of God.
The story will appeal to youth and adults. For those who are seeking peace in their own lives, or helping others to find it, this book will have a special appeal.« less
Christmas Carol Kauffman is an excellent christian author. Many of her books are based on true stories. This book is one of her best. Worth reading again.