God's Smuggler

Brother Andrew is the pseudonym of a Dutch missionary who became legendary in the Evangelical Christian world for his ability to smuggle many thousands of Bibles into Communist countries in the 1960's and later. This autobiography (it could also be called an account of his own spiritual journey) takes us from his birth before WWII to approximately 1967 when the book was published. This story shows in its matter-of-fact style just how hard it was for people of faith to live behind the Iron Curtain. The events in this book are often beyond belief. Robert Whitfield does a splendid job reading this "adventure." His soft English accent brings out much of the author's humility, and wonder, in this journey. M.T.F. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Simon Vance gives an authenticity to Brother Andrew's true-life account of "working undercover for God" as he delivered thousands of Bibles to Communist countries in 1955, and beyond. Vance presents Andrew's heartfelt prayer at border crossings with a tone of genuine anxiety: "Do not let the guards see those things You do not want them to see." Vance's soft voice and English accent capture the humble young Dutch worker's journey of faith, which depicts God's miraculous guidance. Vance captures the tension of Andrew's life and spiritual journey with careful pacing, subtle accents, and vocal manipulation as he recounts the danger that people of faith faced in Communist countries. This inspiring true story illustrates hard-won faith and the supernatural power of God. G.D.W. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine