James Beck tells the profound story of the life of Dorothy Carey, whose difficult journey as a missionary paved the way for women in the field of missions. Using his background in psychology, Beck gives a unique perspective to understanding the sacrifices made by Dorothy in the cause of world evangelism and how she was unjustly treated by history.

James R. Beck, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and Senior Professor of Counseling at Denver Seminary. He has contributed to the Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology and has published various works on the psychological stresses of ministry. His previous books include The Healing Words of Jesus and Jesus and Personality Theory.