Ships of Mercy tells the riveting true story of Mercy Ships, the astonishing fleet of hospital ships that sail the globe, bringing dramatic change to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the most impoverished and disease-stricken corners of the world. Ships of Mercy is a page-turner of the highest quality, an inspiring testimony both to the essence of the human spirit and God's amazing providence. It tells the story of a teenager's extraordinary vision brought to reality in the form of a multi-million dollar life-saving mission. It also tells the story of a family of people from diverse backgrounds who have sacrificed their comfort and security in order to perform remarkable acts of grace and kindness.

An inspiring tale of courage, fortitude and achievement, and no one who reads it could fail to be moved. - John Major (British Prime Minister 1990-1997) Mercy Ships are reaching out to people in need - feeding the hungry, caring for the lonely and giving urgent medical help to those who need it most. George W. Bush The dedicated workers of Mercy Ships have brought new hope to countless people around the world. Bill Clinton Their work goes beyond healing and comforting the sick ... it provides a sense of hope that is badly needed in the places they work. Tony Blair

Mercy Ships is an international charity which currently operates three hospital vessels: the Anastasis, the Caribbean Mercy and the Island Mercy. These astonishing ships take relief and development to the port cities of some of the world's poorest countries. Every year, Mercy Ships' doctors perform more than a thousand complex operations that transform people's lives - including complicated maxilofacial surgery - in areas where up to half the population has no access to basic health care.