Have We No Rights? A frank discussion of the "rights" of missionaries

In this thoughtful work a missionary narrator invites readers into the everyday dilemmas faced by those who leave familiar comforts for life among distant cultures. Drawing on personal anecdotes and biblical passages, the author examines the tension between a “normal” standard of living and the demands of service, asking what it really means to give up personal expectations for the sake of a higher calling. The opening chapters explore everyday concerns—health, privacy, time, even romance—through the lens of a life devoted to sharing faith in a foreign land.

The author’s candid voice balances practical realities with spiritual insight, encouraging prospective missionaries and curious readers alike to consider how far one must go to truly “deny oneself.” By highlighting the difference between enduring hardship and confronting the loss of personal rights, the book offers a nuanced look at the cost of commitment without revealing the outcomes of later chapters.