Gladys May Aylward was a British-born evangelical Christian missionary to
China, whose story was told in the book The Small Woman, by Alan Burgess, published in 1957. English missionary in China and Taiwan who worked to end the traditional Chinese practice of binding women's feet, led a large group of orphans' kids out of occupied China, and set up orphanages in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Gladys quickly learned the local Chinese dialect and adopted Chinese dress. She became known as Ai-Weh-Deh, and when Jeannie died, she took charge of the inn and orphanage, managing it frugally with helpers. Gladys May Aylward is also a hero to many kids and children she is truly “a child of God!” Facts About Her Life! Born: 24 February 1902, Edmonton, London Died: 3 January 1970, Taiwan Resting place: New Taipei, Taiwan Education: Silver Street School, Edmonton, London Books: Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman, Gladys Aylward - Her Personal Story Parents: Thomas John Aylward, Rosina Florence Aylward
This was a picture of Her wearing the
traditional Chinese wardrobe!
Glossary: Evangelical- to the teaching of the gospel or the Christian religion, frugally- sparing or regard to money or food.
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