The "Christian Heroes; Then and Now" are one of our favorite series of books. YWAM publishes these wonderful books about missionaries, and others, that have stood strong in their faith. These books are written for children in mind, however they should not be limited to children! I've enjoyed reading each one we've read.
I love that these books not only tell us the life story of a Christian hero, but they take us into the time, place, and culture in which the book takes place! My kids don't just learn the dry facts of a biography, but grow to love the people and places as well! We enjoyed reading about how Gladys Aylward worked so hard just to get to China, and the many difficulties she struggled through during her ministry, and the many wonderful ways God was able to use her! We are currently reading the Corrie Ten Boom book, which brings the struggles of those that were willing to help Jews in Holland (and all of Europe, really) to life. What a blessing to be able to share these accounts with my children through such engaging books!
I read these out loud to my kids as a group after lunch (usually after putting the little ones down for a nap). My big kids make sure to remind me to read these books to them, and after our daily chapter shouts of "More!" and "One more chapter" can be heard nearly every time. It is obvious that they love them.
There are also some similar "Heroes of History" books that are written by the same authors (Janet & Geoff Benge), and we've enjoyed each of those too. We also love that all of these books are very reasonably priced, which allows us to add them to our library regularly.
YWAM has graciously sent me a Gladys Aylward book from this series to give away! I also found that we somehow have ended up with an extra Gladys Aylward book in our collection, so I'm going to be able to give two away! Yay!
So, here are the ways you can win...
1. leave a comment here.
2. Look at the YWAM site and then come back and tell me which one of these books you would most want to read. (leave a separate comment)
3. Facebook this giveaway (leave a separate comment)
4. Be a follower of my blog (leave a separate comment)
I'll run this give away for a week or so, be sure to check back to see if you won if you did not leave contact information!
*I have not been compensated for this review, though my review would have been the same had I been compensated! ;) YWAM did provide one of the give away books.
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Oh this sounds so fun! I love these books! My mom has them but I didn't get a chance to read them all before I married and moved out! Thanks so much for this giveaway!
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I'd love to read the one on Corrie Ten Boom!
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ReplyDeleteWe would love the one about Gladys Aylward, since China and Chinese are a part of our everyday life :)
ReplyDeleteWahoo! Can't wait to see what else you are reviewing for the summer!
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ReplyDeleteA friend let me borrow these books and I have been meaning to read them! The one about Nate Saint seems very interesting to me.
ReplyDeleteI took a look at the website and still want to read Nate Saint, but Corrie Ten Boom is also very intriguing!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I didn't know they had some on CD! I'd love to get the C.S. Lewis one sometime.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting! I haven't heard of these before. A couple that we're friends with is just finishing up with their mission with YWAM, so that holds a special place in our hearts.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog but am loving it already. I've read Corrie ten Boom's books so pretty much any other would be fun to read.
ReplyDeleteI love these books! Several months ago Nancy Leigh DeMoss mentioned them on a Revive Our Hearts broadcast, and I have been wanting to get them for our children! We have a young family, a 3 year old daughter, nearly 2 year old son, and an 8 week old son. We have been called to homeschool and are open to all the Lord has for us in regards to expanding our family! As a little girl, I remember reading Corrie Ten Boom's "The Hiding Place." I wasn't exposed to many of the other's in the series, but the Lord has revealed to me the importance of reading about these heros to our children. I hope to have each book some day! Many blessings to you and your precious family!!
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