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    Hind's Feet on High Places
    Hind's Feet on High Places
    Hind's Feet on High Places
    Audiobook (abridged)3 hours

    Hind's Feet on High Places

    Written by Hannah Hurnard

    Narrated by Flo Schmidt

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    About this audiobook

    Hannah Hurnard created the story of Much Afraid, a young girl hoping to travel from the Valley of Humiliation to the High Places. Along the way, she meets a number of memorable characters— including the Family of Fearings, Cousin Pride, Mrs. Valiant, Mercy, and Peace. Much Afraid also meets the ever-caring Shepherd, who helps her on her journey, at the end of which she receives a new name: Grace and Glory. This long-time best-seller is an intriguing perspective on the Christian life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateJun 30, 2004
    ISBN9781608142354
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    Reviews for Hind's Feet on High Places

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a moving and deeply symbolic allegory about the Christian's relationship with Christ. The book is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotions and its relatability. Some reviewers compare it to 'Pilgrim's Progress' and appreciate the story's deep truths presented in a simple form. The character of Much-afraid is relatable and her journey of faith and transformation resonates with readers. Overall, this book is recommended as a must-read for everyone seeking redemption and a deeper understanding of their faith.

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    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Hinds' Feet on High Places is an allegory dramatizing the journey each of us must take before we can live in "high places" The emotions & struggles of our fleshly nature are personified. The journey to overcome these is led by the shepherd king (Jesus) who gently instructs & guides us through what seems terrible, impossible difficulties. As we trust Him & continue to follow Him we begin to change until we finally offer ourselves & everything about ourselves to death with fearless surrender. Only then can we experience true loe with blissful abandonment by giving and giving and giving.

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    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      An absolutely beautiful allegory to a walk with Jesus. I cry every time I read it. I like that it's a realistic view of a walk with the Lord. It's not all sun and flowers. It's difficult at times. But in the end, it's all worth it.

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    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Hinds' Feet in High Places by Hannah Hurnard is an Awesome book!! I enjoyed reading this book more than almost any other that I've read!! I love the way that Hurnard described Much Afraid's adventures to the high places! I look forward to reading more of her books and acquired more even before finishing this one. I can't say enough to really express how much I enjoyed and grew in my spiritual walk because of Hinds' Feet in High Places.

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    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Mom and daughter have enjoyed this book for years. It is an illustrated version of Hannah Hurnard's paperback book and the language is simplified. At the end of each chapter, questions are included for reflection. This book was instrumental in our daughter's spiritual growth starting from around age 7. She has re-read it each year since then and she's now nearly 16. Mom has been very blessed by this book as well. We highly recommend it.

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    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      As one other reviewer wrote (which are my exact sentiments): This book has become one of those cornerstone books for me, one that has literally and figuratively changed my life. It has helped spell out in words much of what I want in terms of my relationship with God, and what God wants with me. It has also described to some degree parts of my journey so far, and sheds light, be it figuratively, on what is ahead of me. It scares and thrills me at the same time.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5

      Apr 4, 2024

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      I had such mixed feelings about this book. It is a Christian allegory, that has some great themes, and it does make you think, but I wasn't a fan of the writing style. Much-Afraid is called by the Shepherd to make a journey to His Kingdom of Love, where he will give her a new name. It was a really strange mix of biblical language and more modern language. She kept switching between Thee and Thou and You, etc. Also, it was really repetitive. The descriptions were wordy, but repetitive. I felt like I was having De'ja vu. I also felt like I was being spoon-fed a majority of the time. It actually has some very similar themes to Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis, which I will be re-reading for my challenges this year, but Till We Have Faces is far superior in my opinion. There was one part in this book that drove me crazy. The Shepherd asks Much-Afraid if she would still love Him if he seemed to deceive her. She replied that she knows He cannot lie, so she would still love him. Then He asks if she would still love Him if he really did deceive her. She replied that, yes, it wouldn't matter if He really liked to her, she loves him and would still follow him. Now, I'm not a theologian or anything, but this makes absolutely no sense to me. The Shepherd is God. God cannot lie. So, if the Shepherd could lie it would mean he is not God, so she shouldn't follow him in that case. It was just a really weird scene. I do think that some people would really like this book, and I did relate in certain ways, so it's definitely a mixed bag for me.

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    • 4/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      A beautiful allegory of the Christian growth process. The author concludes, "The only way (to victory and union with Christ)is by learning to accept, day by day, the actual conditions and tests permitted by God, by a continually repeated laying down of our own will and acceptance of His as it is presented to us in the form of the people with whom we have to live and work, and in the things which happen to us."

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      A very provocactive Christian allegory. It lends itself to seeing the Christian life as an almost mystical journey. The spiritual truthes it communicates are strongly biblical and real...

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      tHIS LITTLE BOOK IS A VERY OLD CLASSIC AND IS VERY GOOD, SHOULD BE GIVEN AS A GIFT TO EVERY ONE OF YOUR TEENAGE CHILDREN AND GRANCHILDREN.

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    • 3/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      There’s a great amount of symbolism but unfortunately, nothing is clear or explained until the very end. I can’t help but compare it to Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan which is the best Christian allegory (in my opinion) of the path to Heaven or Kingdom of Love, as this book calls it.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      I love allegories. This is a precious story we can all relate to.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      A beautiful book.
    • 4/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Much-afraid was a very relatable character. Her story reminds me of the times I’ve called upon Jesus even on the smallest of things. I hope and pray, through His grace by Faith; I will also dwell in the Kingdom of Love with Joy and Peace in my heart and call myself Grace and Glory. ❤️
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      What a great depiction of God’s redemption for those who will believe! This is a must read for everyone!
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Brings life to the genre of allegory.
    • 4/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      I was very young when I read this and absolutely loved the alegory.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Such a good Bible study book. It has comforted me so much with the truths of Jesus in a good allegorical tale. I have loved this book since I was a little girl.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      This was so good. It was a perfectly painted picture of the Christians relationship with Christ. It was a good reminder that God does not see me as I am but as I will be on the other side of glory.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      This is my second time going over this book (first time I read it, this time using audio book).

      In my opinion, it is worth revisiting every now and again. It has a storybook feel and yet very parallel to our life journey, focus, & faith.

      I myself have been the character, “Much afraid”.
      Her journey of faith and action lead to transformation. I am looking forward to hindsfeet (reaching higher grounds) and a new name!

    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      This was a favorite when I was a teenager. Thought provoking.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      Thid is a very moving book. The narrator did awesome!
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      There was something wonderful about hearing this read over me. I can’t count the number of times I cried, recognizing mile-markers in my own journey with the Great Shepherd. Well-done, and much-appreciated!
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      A faith-journey of love with the Good Shepherd, somewhat based on the Song of Solomon.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      The one and only religion book I can truly call enlightening (tho I admit I don't really like religion books in the first place), this book was given to me by my best friend when I had a mental breakdown, and it helped me more then I can say. Reading about Much Afraid's journey really made me feel things that I didn't know a religious book could make me feel, and understand things I didn't think I ever would.
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      It was full of deep truths but presented in simple story form
    • 5/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      It was recommended. I could relate to so much of it. I loved the laughter and tenderness of the God Shepherd! How much afraid transforms into a new creation xx
    • 4/5

      Apr 4, 2024

      One of those books that will make you feel all its emotions so deeply that you live it!