Like corrie ten boom, gladys aylward praised god that, in her own words, one so insignificant, uneducated, and ordinary in every way could be used to his glory for the blessing of his people in poor persecuted china. The adventure of a lifetime by janet and geoff benge. Gladys aylward, the little woman in china, chapter 3. This autobiography, however, puts you in gladys shoes so you can see and feel her prayerful reliance on god. This inspiring biographical story looks at the life of gladys aylward. Written for readers age 10 and up enjoyed by adults. As a young woman, she enrolled in missionary training school, but was devastated when she was told by the school director that she was not good enough to be a missionary.
This book is in my opinion the best one of the biographies of gladys aylward. She worked for several years as a parlormaid, and then attended a revival meeting at which the preacher spoke of dedicating ones life to the service of god. This story of gladys aylward, as with other books by janet and geoff benge, is inspiring, encouraging, and filled with adventure from start to finish. As a young woman, gladys became irrevocably convinced that god wanted her to serve as a missionary in china.
The adventures of a lifetime 9781576580196 by janet benge. The adventure of a lifetime this is the powerful story of gladys aylward. The little woman is an autobiographical account of. This story was made into the motion picture inn of the sixth happiness with ingrid bergman as gladys aylward.
It was an old 1959 reprint of a book originally published in 1957 concerning the life of gladys aylward, a london woman who lived as a missionary in shanxi province during the. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own finances for the overlaid trip that would bring her to the country and people that god had etched so. Gladys may aylward 24 february 1902 3 january 1970 was a britishborn evangelical christian missionary to china, whose story was told in the book the small woman, by alan burgess, published in 1957, and made into the film the inn of the sixth happiness, starring ingrid bergman, in 1958. The adventure of a lifetime by janet and geoff benge from the christian heroes then and now series. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and. Gladys life shows how god can do great things through a submitted and willing servant. Gladys aylward was a woman from england who went to war torn china in the early 20th century as a missionary when she was only 20 years old. Gladys aylward became known around the world for the sacrifice she made to help the chinese learn the way to god. The little woman will challenge you to bold and expectant faith. Gladys aylward aspired to be a missionary to the people of china. There are hidden treasures in these books about our christian ancestors.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. She grew up working as a parlormaid for most of her young life. I had never heard of gladys aylward, so im glad i got the chance to read this book about her. Gladys aylward, a housemaid from england, dared to trust god in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Gladys aylward was the first missionary to become a chinese citizen.
She went back to china and spent the rest of her life helping the chinese. Exciting stories of adventure and faith are within each living book. Gladys aylward, the little woman in china, chapter 3 anxious to continue her journey and get to vladivostok, gladys has a no idea what is soon to. Gladys aylward audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge. Gladys aylward the little woman in china chapter 1 read by. However one day, she attended a revival meeting at which the speaker talked of dedicating ones life to jesus and to ministry. She turned to the bible for direction, and the book of nehemiah stood out to her. We would read some chapters and then answer the questions.
The mission of ywam publications is to provide individuals with amazing books to. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era. The adventure of a lifetime gladys aylward the adventure of a lifetime was much more interesting than i expected it to be. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era 19021970. The adventure of a lifetime is one of those rare books that renews your faith and is a grand adventure, as i believe most if not all in this series will be. Gladys may aylward 24 february 1902 3 january 1970 was a britishborn evangelical christian missionary to china, whose story was told in the book the small woman, by alan burgess, published in 1957.
The little woman by christine hunter and gladys aylward gladys aylward. Join me, georgia mossholder, on a new adventure for me in. It is written at a level so that children 9 and up can enjoy and benefit from. Along with the book i received the unit study curriculum guide on gladys aylward. Gladys aylward was born in london in 1904 or a few years earlier. This bestselling, missionary biography series chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in god accomplished. The book and whole series i think is geared for young teens but i enjoy books for any age, really. But now, at age twentyseven, she was being dismissed from missionary training school for failing her bible class. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era 19021970. Summary gladys aylward, born in 1904 in london to workingclass parents, was at first glance a normal girl. As a young woman, she enrolled in missionary training school, but was devastated when she was told by the school director that she was not good.
This study guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of gladys aylward. For a chronological list of all the books in our christian heroes. They are phasing out the cds but a downloadable curriculum guide is available. Janet and geoff benge are a husbandand wife writing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gladys aylward. Between all of the twists and turns and the constant tension building in each part of the story, there was no way i could put it down.
As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Geoff benge recounts the life story of the englishwoman who financed. Gladys aylward is the perfect companion for long car trips or quiettimes at home. The adventure of a lifetime benge, janet ar quiz no. I like this book, because it has lots of information and details about gladys aylwards life. Gladys responded to the message, and soon after became convinced that she was called to preach the gospel in china. The little woman book by gladys aylward thriftbooks. Gladys started life as a servant for wealthy families, but god had other plans for her. Ive read the others, but they were seen through another author and seemed more like adventure stories. This biography of gladys aylward takes as resources all of the other biographies. Gladys aylward the adventure of a lifetime her worst nightmare had come true as improbable as it seemed, gladys aylward was certain god had called her to china as a missionary. What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination.
Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that god had etched so deeply on her heartchina. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys raised her own finances for the overland trip that. The adventure of a lifetime, a part of the christian heroes. The adventure of a lifetime audiobook christian heroes. The adventure of a lifetime, written by janet and geoff benge, tells the fascinating story of this british woman who served as a missionary in china. Before becoming a missionary, gladys attended the china inland missionary societys training school in london. Gladys aylward gave her life to spread gods word in china, having the adventure of a. A true story of a determined missionary, gladys aylward. The adventure of a lifetime as a readaloud for school.
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