Edith Cavell: Faith Before the Firing Squad

By Catherine Butcher

Edith Louisa Cavell was a British nurse. She is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides and in helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during the First World War, for which she was arrested. She was subsequently court-martialled, found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. She was shot by a German firing squad at the age of 49. Her execution was greeted with worldwide condemnation and extensive press coverage. A woman of profound faith, she told her chaplain, on the night before her execution, 'Standing as I do in view of God and eternity, I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. Her death caused international outrage and may have contributed to America's decision to enter the war. Three films and a stage play have been written about her life

• Language: English
• Publisher: Monarch Books
• Release date: Aug 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9780857216588

Catherine Butcher

Catherine Butcher is a professional editor and journalist. She has edited a number of magazines, including Woman Alive and Renewal, and Day by Day with God for BRF. She has written or edited nine books, and has a MA in Christian spirituality. She lives in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

Reviews for Edith Cavell

[welsh_eileen2 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

There are many good books about the life of Edith Cavell and this is another one.
An inspiring account of a very brave lady.
Her faith took her to a land torn by war where she worked tirelessly to help both allies and enemies.
From her early life in a small village in the county of Norfolk to the capital of war ravaged Belgium, this book tells how Edith's faith sustained her throughout.
Especially poignant is the account of her betrayal, trial and subsequent execution.
Highly recommended.