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Fifty-five years ago, Helen L. Taylor took John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and simplified the vocabulary and concepts for young listeners while keeping the storyline intact. The result was a classic in itself, which has now sold over 600,000 copies. It's both a simple adventure story and a profound allegory of the Christian journey through life, a delightful listen with a message kids ages six to 12 can understand and remember. A new look for today's children enlivens the journey to the Celestial City.
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Summary
For 300 years, The Pilgrim's Progress has remained perhaps the best-loved and most read of devotional fictions. In plain yet powerful and moving language, Bunyan tells the story of Christian's struggle to attain salvation and the Gates of Heaven. He must pass through the Slough of Despond, ward off the temptations of Vanity Fair, and fight the monstrous Apollyon. In Part II, his wife and children follow the same path, helped and protected by Great-heart, until for them, too, "the trumpets sound on the other side."
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- Paul Thompson
- 04-07-18
A must listen to for all who follow Christ
This book is over 300 years old and is current to Christians today as it was then.If your Christian walk has become stale,religion and you think you have "arrived " then think again ,John Bunion was a man who was jailed for over 13 years in all for his commitment to preach the Gospel.
I have learned where i am going wrong through this book ,i have been challenged immensely ,enlightened whole heartedly and can honestly say without a shadow of a doubt only in the first section alone ,has this timeless book brought me back into a relationship with The Lord Jesus Christ ,Come all who are heavy ladened and are wearisome and i shall give you rest .
This book will convict you,will convince you of your short comings ,its light hearted melody is soberingly refreshing and at the same time deadly serious..This book is an essential tool for all who are serious followers of the Lord .Take courage your Christian life is not over till you reach the end and ended already if you think you've made it !!! ..May you be blessed abundantly
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- Natalie
- 13-06-15
Excellent
Would you consider the audio edition of The Pilgrim's Progress to be better than the print version?
Yes, it helped me keep the thread of the story and concentrate.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes and no. Yes, because it's an amazing book, and no, because it needs reflection periodically.
Any additional comments?
An absolute classic very well read.
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- ken johnson
- 02-03-15
This book saved my life.
Would you consider the audio edition of The Pilgrim's Progress to be better than the print version?
Some can not understand the written word as well as the spoken word.
What other book might you compare The Pilgrim's Progress to, and why?
David Copperfield. Hardship and Deliverence.
What about David Shaw-Parker’s performance did you like?
Clarity.............
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
STRONGE.
Any additional comments?
Bunyan was a Great man. Before his Time. This book should be more readily available and promoted .
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- Cat Man
- 11-04-17
A Christian Classic
A faith building and encouraging account of the Christian life in allegory. A timeless classic and a must read for all serious Christians who earnestly desire to seek and follow the Lord.
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- charis
- 08-05-15
Absolute brilliance
Where does The Pilgrim's Progress rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Beautifully spoken. Engaging. Good way to learn about working out your salvation to get into the Kingdom of God and eternal life.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
All
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
The reality of it's meaning touched my heart.
8 people found this helpful
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- Andrea
- 18-02-17
amazing
amazing story and great narrator! Composed by the 2 part of the book, the pilgrimage of Christian and then of Cristiana and their children.
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- Aggripa S. Mwamuka
- 29-02-16
One book that will change your life!
Brilliantly read, such a touching story.
Wow! To God be the Glory, great things he has done, so Loved he the world that he gave us his son!
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- joy
- 01-04-16
best book
aside from the Bible this is the best book ever. I so love the ending.
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- Janice
- 07-05-20
Great book well narrated
This book is well performed being clearly narrated and charactfull and brought to life.
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- ChrissieB
- 05-11-19
Wonderful book! Everyone should read this!
This is an outstanding book well worth a listen! Make sure you put this on your list...
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- Adam
- 16-01-15
Two books in one! Terrific narration!
Very pleased with this Purchase. I cannot imagine a narrator doing a better job. Buy this book and audiobook. I think the kindle book was free. Loved every minute of both of these stories.
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- Cindy
- 07-08-16
Beautiful!
What a beautiful allegory. I loved the narrator. He made what could have been a hard to listen to story (because of the old style English) exciting. My 4 children 11, 10, 8, and 6 have all enjoyed listening to this story. But I prepped them for it. I read them a children's version called Dangerous Journey and explained it to them. The children's version also had some beautiful pictures with it. Having had this introduction they had no problem listening to this unabridged version. The symbolism is rich and powerful. Highly recommended to all.
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- J.B.
- 07-03-14
The Journey To Salvation Personified
Any additional comments?
This book is definitely Spirit lead, characterizing all of the forces we face each and every day as persons and with their own dialogue. You have to appreciate the Old English, and in a short while you adjust to it and come to admire the way it flows. The performance is one of the best I've heard (David Shaw-Parker). Both book and performance are at that top level quality that is just not possible of every book. Thank you Jesus for it.
Success!
JB
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- Will
- 03-10-16
beautiful story
I can't recall tearing up when listening to a story. I held back tears at the end of this one...
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-11-13
A Must Read
What made the experience of listening to The Pilgrim's Progress the most enjoyable?
The content was awesome.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Pilgrim's Progress?
When I realized the man was walking through life with all the players of becoming a Christian and that was his name.
Which character – as performed by David Shaw-Parker – was your favorite?
Christian
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It gave me a full heart
Any additional comments?
I am glad I came upon this book.
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- Bill Wilton
- 11-04-15
Simply a classic
John Bunyan's insights into how crafty the human psyche can be are timeless and teachable. It is a classic for reason!
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- M
- 08-04-15
Old journey, familiar journey
Fantastic book that can help believers in the 21st C understand that our struggles in the walk of faith are not unique to our generation, rather it has always been the same lonesome yet joyful journey.
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- bluetomato
- 18-04-16
A gem of a book, brilliantly performed
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I would absolutely recommend it. In fact, I have done so already many times over. Full disclosure: I am an atheist. I read this book not as Bunyan perhaps intended - to encourage one to turn to God - but as a terrific display of the essence of Puritanism: the idea of doing good works, predestination, temptation, and the single-minded pursuit of individual salvation even to the point of giving up on one's family.
What did you like best about this story?
The first part of the book focuses on Christian - his departure from his home town and his journey to Heaven. A curious story with lots of gory adventures along the way. Not pleasant to read, sometimes very difficult to even identify with the main character. But a gripping story nonetheless. The second part of the book was to me more interesting. This is the story of Christian's wife (Christiana) and her journey along the same route. In a gender stereotypical fashion, hers is not a story of individual victory over temptation/s, but a community (Christiana, her family, her next-door-neighbor, and a whole host of characters that they encounter along the way) joining forces towards Enlightenment (not of the rational kind but of the Puritan kind, of course).
What does David Shaw-Parker bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
David Shaw-Parker's reading is clear, crips, powerful. He brings Bunyan's characters to life in the most delicious way.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Why? Why would you want to objectify this book in the form of a movie? Please.. don't go there. Just leave it as is.. vibrant and alive in our own distinctive imagination.
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Uncle Bud
- 05-05-14
Classic tale but some liberties are taken...
Is there anything you would change about this book?
If I purchased a Shakespeare audio book, I would expect a VERBATIM reading of the written classic. My ONLY complaint with this audio book is that it IS NOT verbatim. A few words have been altered from the written text. I do not understand WHY ANYONE would tamper with a classic. Don't change EVEN A WORD.
I enjoy the narration. The story is a MUST HAVE for every Christian home. I did not & will not ask for a refund as the changes in the audio book are minor but I WOULD hope that in the future, a CLASSIC BOOK that is produced as an audio book and presented as UNABRIDGED would also carry some mark to denote the written and oral words mirror each other or that they do not.
What other book might you compare The Pilgrim's Progress to and why?
I'm not sure that you could compare this work with any other work. Perhaps Milton's great classic "Paradise Lost" would be the closest and first obvious work that comes to mind.
What about David Shaw-Parker’s performance did you like?
Mr. David Shaw-Parker, in my humble opinion, is AN EXCELLENT choice to have performed the narration of this classic tale. I would have given him MORE than 5 stars if that were an option.
Do you think The Pilgrim's Progress needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Absolutely not. Don't tamper with a good thing.
Any additional comments?
Keep the classics PURE...don't change EVEN A WORD in the written or oral performance of a classic.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- West Breedlove
- 28-01-15
Great way to read this classic
This narrator will keep you lost in the drama of the story. Takes about 13 hours of listening. Syncs well between my phone, iPad, and laptop.
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