Saint Behind Enemy Lines

By: Olga Kovářová Campora

Narrated by: Nancy Peterson

As a child and teenager, Olga Kovarova had many unanswered questions about religion, yet she was not allowed to discuss her concerns openly with her native Czechoslovakia under Communist rule. In Saint behind Enemy Lines, Olga Kovarova Campora shares her experiences growing up, her first contact with Czech Latter-day Saints, her eventual conversion, and her experiences as a member of the Church today. She also describes that poignant moment when the Velvet Revolution officially brought a new life of hope and freedom to her homeland in 1989. A vivid and suspenseful account of how the Lord uses his children to bring about his purposes, including the growth of the kingdom.

©1997 Olga Campora (P)2024 Olga Campora

Finished in one day

I loved Olga’s candid perspective throughout her journey. Seeing her beloved Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic transform from a communist to a free society was a beautiful parallel to the journey she was on from atheism to Christianity. Hearing how integral Yoga was to this journey was fascinating. it was amazing to me that something so simple could help find like minds who were interested in having more joy in their lives and looking for something deeper.  I found myself cheering out loud and crying tears of joy as I experienced the highlights of Olga’s story.

Incredibly Powerful Story

Olga gives us a peek into a world that lots of us think we know something about, but almost none of us have any experience with. She offers a truthful, personal, but also irresistibly reasonable perspective on the hopelessness of growing up in a communist society. Then she shows us the marvelous empowerment that comes when you embrace faith, love, and community and believe in your own ability to make your world better, now matter what obstacles you face. In a time when we face unprecedented divisiveness and conflict in our society, Olga’s story shows us how to transcend the propaganda of every political voice and choose simple Christlike morality: goodness, kindness, love. Olga spread light in a world of darkness, and her story gives us hope that we can do the same.

Inspirational and Excellent

The narration is masterful and gives voice to this joyous accounting of Olga’s, inspiring story of heroism and true dedication to her spiritual calling. After listening to this book, I feel moved to implement so many of the beautiful things Olga book introduces. I truly recommend this read for anyone looking for a little inspiration, motivation or just a great story about the strength of the human spirit and what can happen when we stopped to listen to God’s voice in our hearts.

Amazing and inspirational!

Olga, you are truly such an amazing person. Your story is so inspiring... and so relevant in our current, crazy,volatile political climate.
I feel so blessed to call you family... i REALLY wish we lived closer to each other. One of these days when my hubby has a work trip to DC, I'll hafta join him so I can come visit you guys!🥰
PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK.... STARTING WHERE YOU LEFT OFF! 🙏😁🙏

Inspiring and insightful

I loved how open and vulnerable Olga was about her journey to find Christ under communist rule. Her writing allowed me to feel part of her journey and has encouraged me in my own journey back to our Heavenly Parents through Christ. I also learned so much of what it was like to live under communist rule and how challenging that was for millions and millions of people! Highly recommend.

I don’t know why I haven’t read this earlier, as Olga and Randy were in my LDS ward n Maryland many many years ago and we were good friends. She obviously never told me she had written a book! Haha