Book Review
A few weeks ago I finished an absolutely WONDERFUL book called “Mary Bunyan” by Sally R. Ford and let me tell you, it brought me close to tears many times ( it takes a lot for me to cry) in the amazing life of John Bunyan’s elder blind daughter Mary. I had read a pre-teen book that I borrowed from the library a few years ago about her, but it did not go into nearly as much detail and depth as this book did and it is not just about “Poor blind Mary” (as she is called in the book) but about the whole family, and the many dear brothers and sisters in Christ they knew as well. I just love how there is scripture throughout this book and the characters are so encouraging!
It is such a good book to read for some history during that era in 17th Century England when King Charles II reigned, and the puritans where being persecuted greatly at this time and they stood strong in their faith no matter what the circumstances! I will tell you, this book on the outside might have a sad ending, but it is such a beautiful testimony for us Christians today to have that same zeal for God and to proclaim His name until our dying day when God calls us home weather it is by old age, something medical, persecution, or something else, we MUST with the life we have been given by Christ share with others in our actions toward others, our dress, and our speech the love of our savior and what He has done for us.
My mom is now getting ready to read it and I am very sure she will enjoy it as much as I did!
You can find this wonderful book and many more at one of our family’s favorite book stores :
If you wish to see what my mother and I have been reading or are reading so far this year, I have created a page called “Our Book Lists” so when I or my dear mother finish reading a book, I will write the title on that page so you can see what I am reading or what I have read, so keep checking the whole year round!
Many blessings to y’all
Filed under: Christian Living, miscellaneous, Practical, Random, review on May 26th, 2010
Looks like a great book! I’m going to ask Mom if we can get it. We have a movie about John Bunyan and there was a little girl who was blind! Hope we can get it!
Kendra~
Oh, how lovely! What is the name of the movie if I may ask!? Our family is always on the lookout for great movies!
I hope you can get the book it is sooooooo wonderful!
Blessings,
Miss Antoinette
Hi Miss Antoinette,
Here is the link to the video http://www.nestentertainment.com/torchlighters-john-bunyan-pilgrims-progress-dvd_p42964.aspx
There are also many more with different people.
Thanks for your comment! Mom said she would look at it. (-:
Love,
Kendra
Thank you Miss Kendra!
I have seen some of those videos and really like them!!! I will have to see if one of my friends have it and maybe borrow it!
Thank you so much for the link!
Blessings,
Miss Antoinette