C. T. Studd: Cricketer & Pioneer

This is such a powerful book! It flows well and is very readable. There are moments when the language feels clunky, but that happens with all books written in this era. The life of C. T. Studd is one to emulate. Must read!

CT Studd was not a name I had heard of until this book, I was a adventure to read the letters of what God did in the far reaches of the world in the late 1800s and early 1900 as God used a man who gave everything for the cause of Christ and the souls of that God chose for an eternity with him. Great read and inspired my own heart and mind to trust God and the power of His Holy Spirt. My job is faith and even that is a gift of God. Recommend reading ASAP

This was an excellent biography written by the son in law of Studd. While I disagree with the victorious life mysticism of Studd; I recognize the valuable contribution he made to missions and opening the continent of Africa to the gospel. Even though many may also find some areas of doctrinal and spiritual life disagreement with Studd, nevertheless there are many aspects of his life and his commitment to Christ which are profoundly challenging. The reader should also be challenged by the remarkable sense of mission and self-sacrifice which characterized that generation of missionaries and has been sadly lacking in our current generation. A combination of both inordinate materialism along certain financial realities of our modern world has prevented numerous young people from taking on the challenge of fill commitment to the ministry of the gospel. But the reality is that the God who so abundantly supplied the needs of Studd, Hudson Taylor, and George Mueller is the same God today with the same infinite resources who can still abundantly supply whatever is needed to take the gospel to those who must learn the good news that Jesus Christ has paid the penalty for sin, and salvation is a free gift through faith alone in His redemptive work.

Very gripping story of a missionary to the Belgian Congo. C.T. Studd is a fascinating man to learn about, and his trusting obedience to God will prompt you to follow his example. It is such a great read! There were so many deep thoughts and powerful stories of God's ability to change hearts.Although it is written simply, it was very interesting and packed a powerful punch. The cover came in good condition, and the text was clear and easily readable.I would absolutely recommend this to a friend!

He left a life of worldly wealth and recognition as a great cricketer to take the gospel to the lost in China first and then into the Heart of Africa. How many in eternity will attribute their presence there to this great mans commitment to go and serve every one he encountered. A life laid down.

Loved this book. I could hardly put it down. What a great and mighty God we serve. C.T. Studd was a great example of that faith. I cannot imagine anyone not being moved to tears and joy after reading this beautiful story about a great man who was surrender to God.

I picked this one up after hearing my pastor talk about it in a sermon. When I read a biography I really like to have primary sources in it and not just the biographer's interpretation of the person's life. It's amazing how much material Grubb obtained and how much the different people saved.After reading this book it's clear to me that Studd was a person of great passion and a disciple of Christ. I also was able to read the flaws in the man's walk and how he could be challenging to live or work with. Grubb does a very good job covering the first part of that tone. He lays out Studd's life pretty straightforward. Although, some of the areas he focuses on aren't particularly necessary and are sometimes just there to quote from a letter. While he's willing to highlight and extol Studd's positive qualities, he tends to glance over what are almost troubling items to read. Like the fact that he left his wife and went to serve in Africa or that his wife seemed to have a mental break and he continued to serve in Africa. And while, Studd was upfront with his wife about what to expect with their lives if she married him, it does not seem like the actions of a loving husband and shows wisdom in Paul's desire for some to remain unmarried in their service to the Lord.There are some amazing stories in this book and I've used some in my teaching. Studd had an amazing impact wherever he went and his work was indeed blessed by God. However, this book sometimes doesn't read quite right. Grubb seems to get caught up in the swell of the love for Studd, which is nice to see with a biographer, however some of the pages just drone on and on. Either that or statements or paragraph are written that have terrible flow and are disjointed. Because of this, this book took a long time to get through - and it's not that long.All that being said, I did enjoy this book and I have a respect for Studd because of it. The use of primary sources is amazing and the passion Grubb has for his subject is read throughout. Because of some disjointed text flow and an unwillingness to point out heavy flaws in the subject, it's a slower read. The danger in missionary books though is the threat of being bitten to serve. Studd's mentoring and passion for Christ and evangelism is inspiring. I believe this book is the best on the man you'll probably ever find. Final Grade - B-

I'm amazed at sacrifice of CT Studd and his wife. I am also impressed by how he influenced his co-workers to follow his example. All this was possible through his faith and dependence on the Father. This way of life was proven in China, India and Africa. He identified with the people he ministered to through dress, food and embracing the culture when it didn't conflict with his relationship with the Father.Right up to the time of his death he maintained his trust that God would take care of the people to whom he ministered, his co-workers in the mission and his poor health that prevented CT from doing the work he loved.CT has received his Well Done " from the master and his life has challenged to me to emulate his faith in the years I have left.

A wonderful biography of a well known godly man, CT Studd. We are living now in the godly heritage men of God in that era have left us.

"There was a key to my heart that I could not give up, but I was willing to be willing to give it up."

This book tells the powerful story of the conversion of C. T. Studd, university student, famed athlete, who abandoned a wealthy inheritance to give his life as a missionary in China in the 1860's. His action was a powerful influence on many other young people at that time who, over the next several years also followed Christ and heeded the call to mission fields. Among those young people was Wilfred T. Grenfell who became a missionary doctor to Northern Newfoundland and Labrador. It was through his work that I first read this book.I received the book, originally when a teenager, as a gift from my Sunday school teacher and it convicted me to follow Christ and this changed the course of my life. Now eighty, I decided to re-read it as part of the preparation of a manuscript on my own life story. It reminded me of the cost that the early missionaries paid to follow Christ and how inadequate my own discipleship has been.

Amazing book about an amazing Godly man. Are we willing to give up our lives for Christ like this man?

Fantastic book, gripping story.