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

"Have We No Rights?" by Mabel Williamson is a thoughtful examination of the rights missionaries perceive they have, especially when facing challenging situations in different countries, showing that they are willing to give up what they want for their beliefs. The book looks at things like deciding for yourself, having a comfortable life, and the difficult feelings that come with giving up personal freedoms to do God's work. It starts with people talking, like a mother thinking about how her kids change as they get older. This is compared to stories of missionaries struggling with what it means to let go of their own rights to help others. Williamson shares a touching conversation between missionaries in China, pointing out the difference between dealing with problems and giving away rights. These early parts of the book prepare the reader to think deeply about the sacrifices missionaries make, presenting the story in a way that feels personal and asks readers to think about what rights mean to them.