Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger overdrive rakuten. Jackie tells the story of how she came to hong kong. For someone, in all innocence, to wander into the world of the chinese triad gangs in downtown hong kong, takes a. Britons jackie pullinger has been helping hongkongers kick their.
Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger hachette uk. Jackie pullinger s story is an almost unbelievable tale. When jackie pullinger set sail from england in 1966 she. She remembered that jesus had said to his followers, you are the light of the world. She also reminds us the city of god is ever present and can be established, even in a place like the kowloons walled city. Watch chasing the dragon a dramatisation of the first 14 years of the story. A very good look from the inside of the walled city check it out. Prostitution, pornography, and drug addiction flourished. Jackie pullingerto is a british woman who lives and works among the poor, the homeless and the drug addicts of hong kong. Jan 19, 2012 jackie pullinger to is a british woman who lives and works among the poor, the homeless and the drug addicts of hong kong.
Her ministry started with only a handful of people but has grown steadily over the last fifty years. One womans struggle against the darkness of hong kongs drug dens by pullinger, jackie, quicke, andrew may 7. It was a lawless place, dominated by the triads, and which the police hesitated to enter. When she was 20 years old, god called her to the walled city. Jacqueline bryony lucy jackie pullinger, mbe born 1944 is a british protestant christian charismatic missionary to hong kong and founder of the st stephens society. When she was twenty years old, god called her to the walled city. You will be encouraged to go forth as missional warriors and noble maidens to slay the dragons that ensnare unfortunate souls. The book of acts is found in these pages drug addicts received jesus as lord and had no. Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger books hachette. See all books authored by jackie pullinger, including chasing the dragon.
Originally a chinese military fort, the walled city became an enclave after the new territories were leased to the uk by china in 1898. She lived and worked in kowloons notorious walled city and by 1981 she had set up the st. This is a photographic account of jackie pullingers work in hong kong which. For someone, in all innocence, to wander into the world of the chinese triad gangs in downtown hong kong, takes a kind of foolhardy courage. Jackie pullinger is a british protestant missionary to hong kong. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Upon arriving in the city, she found work as a primary school teacher in the kowloon walled city, which in the 1960s was not policed and consequently had become one of the worlds largest opiumproducing.
The original book covered about ten years of her work in the walled city of hong kong. One womans struggle against the darkness of hong kongs drug dens ebook written by jackie pullinger, andrew quicke. He became a professional photographer in 1987, based first in hong kong and later in shanghai. This is a photographic account of jackie pullingers work in hong kong which through interviews provides a gripping portrait of the drug addicts, prostitutes, triad gang members and societys outcasts who live in the walled city. I just returned from hong kong i didnt get to the park as i just finished a good book about a ladies life as she lived in the walled city her name is jackie pullinger she lived there in the walled city, her book is called chasing the dragon, i am not trying to sell her book as i also met her and she is a christian as am i. Hear the amazing story of transformation inside hong kong s infamous walled city when twentyyearold jackie pullinger heeded gods call to ministry. A very good look from the inside of the walled city check it out and. Now it has been realised as a graphic novel, in cutting edge manga style perfect for capturing the dark, claustrophobic atmosphere of the walled city, the grittiness of the triad world and the high adventure and emotional rollercoaster that took jackie from innocent young stranger to one of hong kongs most celebrated and respected citizens. His work to date has examined the social and physical transformations taking place throughout the region. Until it was pulled down, the walled city was hong kongs most foreboding territory. Jackie pullinger mbe is the founder of the st stephens society in hong kong, where she has been living and ministering since 1966.
Chasing the dragon is the story of british missionary jackie pullinger to what was the squalid walled city area in hong kong and her efforts to bring the christian message to the poor and needy. The kowloon walled city was a singular hong kong phenomenon. The early years of her hong kong ministry are chronicled in the book. Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger world of books. Another english woman whose missionary outreach has gained the attention of the broader public is jackie pullinger whose work in the walled city has been the subject of several television documentaries. Jackie pullinger author of chasing the dragon goodreads. Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger librarything. May 07, 2007 inside of hong kong was the infamous walled city. Jackie pullinger came from england to hong kong over 50 years ago.
And as she spoke of jesus christ, brutal hoods were converted, prostitutes retired from their trade, and heroin junkies found new power that freed them from the bondage of drug addiction. When jackie pullinger set sail from england in 1966 she had no idea that god was calling her to the walled city. If youre looking for a book about kowloon walled city i would recommend city. Jackie pullingers story is an almost unbelievable tale. Christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of. Jackie pullinger had grown up believing that if she put her trust in god, he would lead. Inside hong kong squats the walled city, a lawless place, dominated by triads. Jackies first visit to the kowloon walled city brought her through a narrow gap between. Stephens society, which is involved in drug rehabilitation in. She has been ministering among drug addicts in hong kong since 1966. Andrew quicke and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
It describes some of the most incredible stories of people she helped through the holy spirit. Hear the amazing story of transformation inside hong kongs infamous walled city when twentyyearold jackie pullinger heeded gods call to ministry. Jackie pullinger had grown up believing that if she put her trust in god, he would lead her. Chasing the dragon 100% free book by jackie pullinger.
Chasing the dragon is one of my favorite internship books. Christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of helping hong. For the full story, read jackie s book, chasing the dragon, now available in paperback and audiobook from hodders. Jackie pullinger has been awarded an mbe for her work with drug addicts in hong kong. The walled city might have been demolished and replaced with a park in the mid1990s, but. Chasing the dragon graphic novel by jackie pullinger koorong. From the back cover inside of hong kong was the infamous walled city. Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger free delivery at. Jackie was almost turned back by immigration officials, but god made a way for her to enter hong kong, where she found work with a mission run school as a music teacher in the notorious walled city of kowloon. Chasing the dragon graphic novel by jackie pullinger. Life in kowloon walled city, published in 1993, left off. Updated and expanded new volume, picking up where city of darkness. Nov 24, 2016 christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of helping hong kong addicts beat drugs and find god christian missionary jackie pullinger has been helping hongkongers kick their addictions. Drug smuggling and heroin addiction flourished, as did prostitution and pornography, extortion and fear.
Brutal hoodlums were converted, prostitutes retired, and addicts found freedom. Were going to feel stupid for eternity if we waste. She began to see them set free from drug addiction and start new lives. Jackie pullinger jackie reminds us that gods heart is towards the poor, oppressed and downtrodden.
Chasing the dragon 9780892831517 by jackie pullinger. Pullinger s autobiography of her ministry in hong kong s walled city of kowloon inspires, challenges, and captivates. Like mother teresa, her mission was to the poorest of the poorin this case in a walled, druginfested area of hong kong. Christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of helping hong kong addicts beat drugs. Yet, as she spoke of jesus christ, brutal triad gangsters were converted, prostitutes quit, and jackie discovered a new treatment for drug addiction. Christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of helping hong kong addicts beat drugs and find god christian missionary jackie pullinger has been helping hongkongers kick their addictions. Jackie pullinger has written an introduction and two further chapters to this edition, published to mark the 21st anniversary of this phenomenal bestseller. Chasing the dragon baker book house baker book house. Though fearful for her own safety, daily she would try to make contact with people who lived in some of the worst conditions one. Jackie pullinger s countercultural ministry to street sleepers, prostitutes, pimps, and drug addicts in the walled city of hong kong will broaden your horizons. Chasing the dragon by quicke, andrew,pullinger, jackie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In 1966 an english girl called jackie pullinger arrived in hong kong. Kowloon walled city was an ungoverned, densely populated settlement in kowloon city, hong kong. Jackie pullingerto is a british woman who still lives and works among the poor, homeless and drug addicts of hong kong, in the ministry she began over thirty years ago. Jackie pullinger author profile biography and bibliography. This week we talked about how the greatest force in the world is the love of godhow this love transformed the walled city in hong kong, china. Used and collectible books available now at great prices. At the age of 22 she moved to hong kong and began to reach out to the people of the walled city. She got a job teaching music at a girls college but felt drawn more and more to the walled city. Pullingers autobiography of her ministry in hong kongs walled city of kowloon inspires, challenges, and captivates. It was a lawless place, dominated by the triads, and which the police. One womans struggle against the darkness of hong kongs drug dens.
Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger and andrew quicke book. She came because she believed that was where god wanted her. For the full story, read jackies book, chasing the dragon, now. Prostitution, pornography and drug addiction flourished. Christian missionary jackie pullingers 50 years of helping. When she was twenty years old, god called her to the infamous walled city of hong kong. Booksresources referenced in chapter five of the mind of a missionary. Now it has been realised as a graphic novel, in cutting edge manga style perfect for capturing the dark, claustrophobic atmosphere of the walled city, the grittiness of the triad world and the high adventure and emotional rollercoaster that took jackie from innocent young stranger to one of hong kong s most celebrated and respected citizens. Chasing the dragon continues to be a very popular book.
Before it was pulled down, she worked in devastating circumstances amongst the addicts, prostitutes and triad gangsters of the walled city. May 01, 1989 jackie pullinger is a british protestant missionary to hong kong. Feb 16, 2006 jackie pullinger s story is an almost unbelievable tale. She goes without much planning yet secures teaching positions and eventually cottons onto some keys to communicate effectively with the local people. Its population increased dramatically following the japanese occupation of hong kong during world war ii. Jackie was called by god to hong kong in 1966 to work amongst the prostitutes and drug addicts living in the notorious walled city. This book is about the forgotten people of hong kong. Chasing the dragon by jackie pullinger books hachette australia. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read chasing the dragon. Jan 30, 2020 i just returned from hong kong i didnt get to the park as i just finished a good book about a ladies life as she lived in the walled city her name is jackie pullinger she lived there in the walled city, her book is called chasing the dragon, i am not trying to sell her book as i also met her and she is a christian as am i. Although she tells her story in a very matter of fact way it has a mesmeric quality. Jackie pullingers countercultural ministry to street sleepers, prostitutes, pimps, and drug addicts in the walled city of hong kong will broaden your horizons.
Jackie pullinger books list of books by author jackie pullinger. This is a photographic account of jackie pullinger s work in hong kong which through interviews provides a gripping portrait of the drug addicts, prostitutes, triad gang members and societys outcasts who live in the walled city. When the boat pulled into hong kong in 1966, god ordered her to disembark and. Immediately jackie faced opposition from both the triads and the established hong kong church, who felt the triad members were beyond salvation.