This book is autobiographical and tells the author's story from her own perspective. It is the same story as "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness," but told modestly. Other biographies tell details missing in this book which the author apparently was reluctant to mention. (The 'Inn of the Sixth happiness' movie fictionalizes her story to some degree, and Gladys herself was unhappy about that). Overall, I consider it a very good book. I have loaned ours to a friend and we hope we get it back. Google "Gladys Alward" for more information about her.