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Summary: A Good Allegory of the Christian Spritual Journey
Review: This Christian allegory is in the same vein as the great Pilgrim's Progress. Hurnard's main character, Much Afraid, goes on a spiritual journey from the Valley of Humiliation to the high places of love where her relationship with the Shepherd blossoms. It's not an easy journey, however, as along the way she is confronted with temptations from craven fear, pride, resentment, bitterness, and self pity. I liked the dialog that Hurnard presents of the internal struggles/battles of emotions that Christians face in their spiritual journey. I also appreciated her utilization and transformation of Suffering and Sorrow as Much Afraid's companions. Finally, the transformation of (formerly Much Afraid) Grace and Glory's attitude toward those who reject the Shepherd (although at the end) demonstrated next step in the Christian calling.What I didn't like were some unresolved characters. Why is Christ portrayed as the Shepherd? There's no real development of the Shepherd's place in the village, or who and for what purpose are the sheep. We never find out how Valiant (a believer) arrived in the Valley of Humiliation with all the unbelievers or what her purpose is. Why are the hind and heart leaping on the high places? Why does Much Afraid have a crooked mouth? All in all, however, the negatives aren't large enough issues to prevent you from experiencing a real blessing from this book. Hurnard's insights into the spiritual journey will help you gain a deeper understanding into your own walk with Jesus!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: This is my all time favorite book. I read it whenever I'm going through a difficult season and need some comfort, an escape, and a reminder that life is a series of lessons. Hannah Hurnard has an impeccable allegory in this story, which is apparently closely related to her life. I also recommend her autobiography "Hearing Heart" which parallels her personal character with the character of Much Afraid in this book.
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Summary: Looking for Love?
Review: Want to learn to love and be loved? Read this book with much prayer and thought for Jesus to lead and guide you so that you too will have "hind's feet."
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Summary: Hinds' Feet In High Places
Review: This book is an increditable tool used to confront the seasons of our life that are filled with noisy chatter and terrifying silence. The character, Much Afraid, finds herself on a journey to build inner strength and courage. She is shocked that the Good Shepherd has offered her a personal invitation to follow Him. Her life moves from being saddled with the Family of the Fears who live in the Valley of Humiliation to arriving in High Places and being totally changed. I am an instructor at a technical college in Tacoma, Washington. The age range of my students runs between 16-70 years old. They are in a transitional time of their lives. They are dislocated workers who have been downsized from a job after 10-20 years, Mothers whose last child turned 18 years old, a single parent trying to get off welfare, teen Moms trying to find their way. Some are multiple degreed come from professional backgrounds. Some are blue collar workers, uneducated, street smart and much more. They enter my classroom for 80 hours of intensive job readiness training. (soft skills, i.e. effective communication, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, interview and resume writing, etc.) I tell them the story of "Much Afraid" who lives in the Valley of Humiliation with her aunt, Mrs. Disimal who has three children, Spiteful, Gloomy and the bully, Craven Fear. They are the Family of the Fearings. In my classroom, the Good Shepherd is named "Opportunity." This keeps everyone open to hear the message meant for them. Some see God, some hear relief that this is an opportunity to understand what going on in their lives. Throughout the book, Much Afraid meets up with the Family of the Fearings whose sole job becomes getting her back to the Valley of Humiliation. These encounters provide opportunities for her heart to changed on this journey because she learns to face them without the grip fear. Her attitude and belief system towards life's crisis and joys experiences a metamorphosis. Self love and love for others germinates in her heart. She no longer is Much Afraid of anything. This book has made my life so much easier. Fear of the unknown has no power over me because I know everything has its purpose in my life. Last year over 400 people heard me tell the story about Hinds' Feet in High Places. I've been telling it for over ten years to anyone who would listen. As a result I see people's lives calm down and take a different road everyday
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Summary: Fiction for the non-fiction reader
Review: I normally do not read fictions, but this alegory had a powerful relation to my walk with God. It was truly a thought provoking book about my own life, and its message I will not soon forget. I originally bought the book as a "Jars of Clay" fan. Their album and song "Much Affraid" was written about the main character in this book. I think we all feel that way, at times, and it really brough a great light to the song. If you haven't heard the song I recomend you check it out. I highly recomend this book for the believe, and even those who don't normally read fiction like me.
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Summary: The Truth About the Christian Life
Review: "This is the story of how Much-Afraid escaped from her fearing relatives and went with the Shephard to the High Places where 'love casteth out fear.'" This is probably by far the best book I have ever read. It has helped me so much in hard times and grief and has helped me so much in obtaining the peace that is only available through Jesus Christ. In the the book the main character Much-Afraid is given a chance to got to the High Places, a place where all of the people in the Valley of Humiliation (where she lives) long to be. However, before she goes there she must travel through places such as the Desert, the Shores of Loneliness, the Valley of Loss, and the Great Precipice Injury. On her journey she is accompanied by her two companions Sorrow and Suffering and is always being attacked by her relatives named Pride, Bitterness, and worst of all Craven Fear. In each part of her journey learnig a key lesson. All people who read this I implore you to read this book. It was probably the most influential book I have ever read and could very well lead you to the happiness that I am now enduring in my journey... the happiness that can only be achieved in our Lord and Savior-Jesus Christ.
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Summary: A Wonderful Tale of the Spiritual Journey!
Review: I really loved this book. It was so wonderfully right-brained, which is hard for me to do. And it affirmed my experiences while giving me hope for those yet to come. I especially enjoyed creating a quiet time alone to read it and enjoy the time exploring it with my Lord, the Good Shepherd.
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Summary: The First Book I Ever Read From Cover to Cover
Review: I LOVED this book it helped me see The Savior Who loves me. Every time I go through a rough time I remember this book because sometimes we have to go through things we may not want to. But the Lord uses situations that we don't like to make our fleshy ways more like Him. Praise God for the obedient writer!
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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I read this book at a high school growth camp and it's a wonderful book. It helped my best friend and I grow so much in our faith. I think everyone who wants to read a good book should choose this one!
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Summary: On the Short List .... Relax, ....Absorb, ....Identify
Review: Super book. May seem childish-like reading for many adults ... but try it ... and enjoy identifying and understanding your journey as a human .... as a child of God....with the unseen Good Shepherd.
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