Daktar: Diplomat in Bangladesh

by Viggo Olsen and Jeanette Lockerbie

Book Overview

The classic missionary story of Dr. Viggo Olsen continues to thrill readers with its blend of excitement, insight, and inspiration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825433681
• ISBN13: 9780825433689
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A World at Change!!

The man of the hour, Dr. Olsen, is remarkably used of God to bring many to Christ in the country of Bangladesh in the 1960's and 70's where violent governmental unrest formed calculated demise. East Pakistan forcibly moved to an autonomous state to mold a parliamentary government, birthing death and destruction in its wake to freedom. Dr. Olsen, his medical team and hospital were spared razing through God's timely intrusion. The book parts throughout to reveal many a miracle beginning with Dr. Olsen, himself. He was a riotous, sin-seeking man before the phenomenal change by Christ. One medical associate refused to conceive that he came to the Savior as he whole-heartedly believed it unfeasible. He was well aware of the magnitude of sins that controlled Dr. Olsen's previous being. God took this reprobate of a man and turned him into an on-fire believer who left a spiritual trail of productive Christianity. Drawbacks to the book: It was hard to tread through as it was penned in a detailed manner that lacked reader-appeal with its lengthy facts; reading through political details can relax one to a slumbering snooze. I also felt much more scripture could have been supplied to enhance this work. In addition, the details of the miracles of Christ could have been expounded upon. It would have been great to hear more of the conversion of the heathen through the compassionate healing hands of Dr. Olsen.

Ready for a challenge?

When I told my pastor I was interested in third-world development, he gave me a dusty hardback copy of this book. It changed my outlook dramatically. All I can say is, when someone is totally yielded to God, real life is so much more exciting than fiction. The book starts a little slowly, and sometimes I felt like Olsen was getting bogged down in painstaking theology issues, but I think that reflects the painstaking process the realization of truth was for him. Stick with it, because when the story picks up, you won't be able to put it down. Olsen and his team demonstrate a ministry that is pure gospel rather than cultural imperialism.

May change your mind about missionaries!

This man is extraordinary! While we desire wealth, security, good health, and so much more, Vic Olsen's autobiography touches my heart as I see the tremendous passion and commitment of a Christian missionary to help the people of Bangladesh while ignoring the superficial desires of our society. His life trumps the stereotype delusional missionary of the same era portrayed in The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. You may reject his perspective that Jesus Christ is the Messiah (although he provides a logical defense), but think again what this man did because he committed his life to Jesus Christ. Is not this world better off because of this man's decision? Now, what am I going to do?

The Best Example of Medical Missionary work you can find

If you're looking to do some missionary work and your going into the medical field, this is the book for you. Viggo Olsen's story in Bangladesh is extemely inspiring and lets you see how the Father truly works through him.