Christian Heroes: Then & Now Gift Set (1-5)

We love these books!!

A friend recommended this books for my 12 year old! She loves them and they are based on true stories:)

This, the first of the Christian Heroes gift sets, is my favorite. I can see why they did these first.I only knew of Hudson Taylor and Corrie Ten Boom by name, and I only vaguely knew the stories. These books filled them in quite well. For adults, of course, you'd probably read The Hiding Place, for Corrie Ten Boom (which I have not yet got to); but I as an adult learned a lot from this book.The other ones in this series I found fascinating. The biography of Nate Saint here in this series is, in my opinion, quite a bit more interesting and detailed than the corresponding biography of Jim Eliot later in the series; it actually explains their death together much better, with a lot more details on the aftermath. Nate Saint is a much more approachable character than Jim Eliot, as well, and my kids definitely enjoyed it more (but they like the Jim Eliot story too).The Gladys Aylward story pretty much blew my mind. I consider it a pretty severe defect in my Christian education that I had not heard this story. Wow. God chooses the most unlikely people.I found myself personally inspired by a number of these stories, even as I read them to the kids.

I've read this entire series to my two sons and each books was interesting, inspiring and so informative. Our worldview has been broadened and it has given us a lot of things to talk about. Corrie Ten Boom's story will always be one of my all time favorites.

I wanted books about missionaries to read aloud to my kids (we homeschool). I came across these and ordered this set to try out. They arrived on time. All are in new condition like I expected. No tears, bent corners, markings. We have only read the first one, but we loved it. My kids are interested and actively listening - begging for more than just 1 chapter a day!

Well written and engaging for adults and even kids as young as mine( age 8 and 9). Often beginning biographies for the younger ages are so short, unimpressive, and boring.... BUT this Christian Heros series is far from that. They are so engaging...full of history, character, accomplishments and challenges! Read them with your kids!

We received our books yesterday. My 10 year old son started reading the first book right away and he said he was "hooked". We had an amazing conversation about China. He asked me if he could ever go to a place like China to share the gospel. I explained to him the dangers of sharing his faith outside of the United States but he was steadfast that he didn't care if China was a Communist government, he said "I want to change that, Mom". He is an amazing child and I'm so glad that these books will just add to his heart for the Living God whom we serve! I wish books like this were required reading in the public school system. If all American children could only see how hundreds of thousands before them have shaped our world because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Wow! We love these books!

Over the years I have read many of these books to my children. They are incredible stories of men and women who stood for Jesus. These books help build your faith, and encourage you to love the Lord, and give Him praise!

I love these books! I'm an adult in my 20's and totally love reading these books. I kept reading them when I visited my nieces and nephews, and finally decided to start growing my own collection. I will say that I don't love the price. They are great books, but I don't think they should be sold so high. Not the sellers fault though--that would be the publisher.

These are hands down our family’s favorite read alouds. Well written. Succinct. Encouraging and inspiring. Perfect for young ears (our seven year old listens) up to adults.

Very interesting good books

My family loves these books. My 13 year old son, said about them, "It is like they tell the stories of the peoples' lives with all of the boring parts left out. " They really are the best biographies for children that I have ever read.Susie