Gladys aylward, a housemaid from england, dared to trust god in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Gladys aylward was born in london in 1904 or a few years earlier. Gladys aylward by gladys aylward overdrive rakuten. Gladys aylward audiobook by janet benge 9781576587461. Gladys aylward was once well known for her courageous actions in china as documented by alan burgess in his gripping book, the small woman, and the subsequent film adaption, the inn of the. The gladys aylward story and accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and recordings of gladys. Listen to gladys aylward the adventure of a lifetime by janet benge available from rakuten kobo. Gladys aylward was a british missionary who worked in china in the prewar and wartime years. She was a housekeep in london and was converted while in her early 20s. What follows is an amazing adventure of faith and determination. Gladys aylward the little woman in china chapter 1 read by. The little woman book by gladys aylward thriftbooks.
Gladys aylward audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge audible. Gladys aylwards testimony comes to life in this dramatic narrative. Gladys aylward by janet benge audiobook download christian. Also comes with corresponding booklet from the classic heroes of the faith series. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys 1902 1970 raised her own finances for the overland trip that would.
At first, none of the chinese will listen to her stories of gods love, but when gladys calms a prison riot, the people call her the virtuous one. Moody, fanny crosby, joseph merrick, oswald chambers, florence nightingale, adoniram judson, gladys aylward, and john. Many looked on gladys aylwards expedition to mainland china as foolhardy and dangerous. Mar 10, 2015 gladys aylward was a british missionary who worked in china in the prewar and wartime years. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Rbdigital unlimited audio pub library us collection rbdigital unlimited audio.
Gladys aylward is my hero because she did something no one else would do. Written by janet benge, geoff benge, audiobook narrated by rebecca gallagher. Gladys aylward stands out as an example of how god can use someone of meager means and abilities when they give themselves over to the leading of the holy spirit. Unfollow gladys aylward book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gladys alward heard god calling her to tell the lost people in china about why jesus died in the cross for them, after a comment from her father, if you care. 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. Join me, georgia mossholder, on a new adventure for me in reading books to share. Was a british evangelical christian missionary to china whose story was told in the book the small woman by alan burgess, published in 1957. She applied to a mission board for service in china, but she was not accepted. A book, the small women, and also a movie, the inn of the sixth happiness were made about her amazing life. Many looked on gladys aylward s expedition to mainland china as foolhardy and dangerous. Howard on the life of christian missionary gladys aylward. She also opened a childrens home in taiwan, which she continued to run until her death on january 3, 1970.
Gladys aylward 19021970 may have been a small in stature at barely five feet tall, but she was a giant of conviction. Gladys aylward was certain god had called her to china as a missionary. This is your life gladys aylward 1963 audio recording. Written for readers age 10 and up enjoyed by adults. On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other documents, along with the only money and belongings that she had, in a small briefcase with a teapot and a saucepan tied to the handle. At the beginning of her tenure, gladys joined a seasoned missionary widow to run an inn where, in the evening, they would ent. Nov, 2016 this story was made into the motion picture inn of the sixth happiness with ingrid bergman as gladys aylward.
She is brave and unselfish because gladys could have escaped by herself and would have survived. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys 19021970 raised her own finances for the overland trip that would bring her to the country and people that god had etched so deeply on. It was authored by alan burgess, who also dramatized her story in a bbc show called gladys aylward. Gladys aylward by vision video adventist book center. This inspiring biographical story looks at the life of gladys aylward. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gladys aylward speaking in person circa 1950s youtube. The film was produced by twentieth century fox, and filmed entirely in north wales and england. Filled with illustrations and paired with a simple text, kids can discover the amazing way gladys trusted in god and how she managed to go from being a parlor maid in england, to a missionary in china who started an orphanage, adopting many, many children.
Gladys aylward is the perfect companion for long car trips or quiettimes at home. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of. 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. The film was based on the events of the book the small woman, which was published in 1957.
Daughter of a mailman and oldest of two sisters and one brother. Gladys aylward s testimony comes to life in this dramatic solo recording. She witnessed numerous miracles and won many to christ. 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. Enjoy learning about and being inspired by the lives of nine men and women who are spotlighted in the heroes of the faith audio series. This fascinating documentary presents the events of gladys life, chronicled by carol purves, author of chinese whispers. Amy carmichael audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge. But now, at age twentyseven, she was being dismissed from missionary training school for. Gladys aylward 1902 1970 listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker gladys aylward in mp3 format. This biography includes over 10 hours of audio arranged in 44 chapters, each 14.
She spread her religion even when her life was at risk. Introduce your children to the inspirational story of gladys aylward and her life and missionary work in china. Gladys aylward biography facts, childhood, life history. Gladys aylward audiobook free gladys aylward audiobook streaming without formal education or a missionary organization to back her. On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other documents, along with the only money and belongings that she had, in a small briefcase wi. Gladys aylward audiobook janet benge, geoff benge audible. Get the audiobook download of gladys aylward by myrna grant for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. Make long trips in the car exciting with this recording. The adventure of a lifetime audiobook audiobook at. Moody, fanny crosby, joseph merrick, oswald chambers, florence nightingale, adoniram judson, gladys aylward, and john newton ordinary people. As a young woman, gladys became irrevocably convinced that god wanted her to serve as a missionary in china. This biography includes over 10 hours of audio arranged in 44 chapters, each 14 minutes long.
The adventure of a lifetime audiobook christian heroes. 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. At the beginning of her tenure, gladys joined a seasoned missionary widow to run an inn where, in the evening, they would entertain their guests with stories from the bible. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era. Janet benge, geoff benge, rebecca gallagher, ywam publishing. Her amazing adventure of faith and determination is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era. Included are the biographies of susanna wesley, dwight l. Written for readers ages 10 and up enjoyed by adults.
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. I have just started reading the book but have enjoyed it. Gladys aylward audiobook on cd 9781576587256 by janet benge, geoff benge. This biography for young readers begins when gladys aylward leaves london and arrives in china. Without formal education or a missionary organization to back her, gladys 19021970 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 heart. Buy a cheap copy of the little woman book by gladys aylward. Her work in china was the inspiration for a hollywood film, the inn. Gladys responded to the message, and soon after became convinced that she was called to preach the gospel in china. Inn of the sixth happiness audiobook on cassette, 1979.
Aylward, gladys 19021970english missionary in china and taiwan who worked to end the traditional chinese practice of binding womens feet, led a large group of orphans out of occupied china, and set up orphanages in hong kong and taiwan. This story was made into the motion picture inn of the sixth happiness with ingrid bergman as gladys aylward. Aylward, being a housemaid from england, dared to trust god in the face of dire and seemingly hopeless circumstances. I quote one of her lovely parablesthe one about the sepals of the buttercup folding right back to release the flower, without the power to close again in my new book. Joy williams gladys aylward responded to the lord and travelled to china in 1930 to work as a missionary. Initially despised as a foreign devil, gladys aylward soon won the love and respect of the chinese and was able to reach government and military officials as well as starving prisoners and destitute children. Early life born into a working class family in edmonton, london on february 24, 1902. Gladys aylwards testimony comes to life in this dramatic solo recording. Publication date 1998 topics aylward, gladys, missionaries china biography, missionaries england. I have watched the movie called the inn of the sixth happiness that tells the story of gladys aylward and was trying to find a book on her life when i found this one for the kindle. She then worked for twenty years for the people of china as they struggled through the tortuous war with. I personally cannot even start to relate my life to gladys aylward s. But now, at age twentyseven, she was being dismissed from missionary training school for failing her bible class.
It makes me not want to purchase any more from this narrator. The greatest accolade for a follower of christ is his. Listen to the fascinating true story of the british parlor maid who traveled to china in obedience to god. Gladys aylward audiobook by janet benge, geoff benge.
There is a squeeking noise in the background throuthout the audio. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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. What other book might you compare gladys aylward to and why. Gladys aylward pastor luke taylor new life church teesside. On her own, as a single female, she carried her passport and other. The film was produced by twentieth century fox, and filmed entirely in north. Gladys put people before herself even though that would be a larger risk for people getting hurt. Gladys aylward is noted for her orphanage work in china. This title is part of or scheduled to be part of the following subscriptions. Her life is one of the truly great missionary stories of our era 19021970. Great book audio could be improved would you recommend this audiobook to a friend.
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