--- product_id: 2591511 title: "Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then and Now)" price: "$21.37" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2591511-gladys-aylward-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-christian-heroes-then store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then and Now) **Price:** $21.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then and Now) - **How much does it cost?** $21.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2591511-gladys-aylward-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-christian-heroes-then) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Recounts the life story of the Englishwoman who financed her own overland trip to China to become a missionary. Review: Great Intro to Chriatian Biography and Springboard to Further Reading - This is a great series that can be enjoyed by young children and adults. I used them as part of the training for a short term missions campaign. Each of the fourteen team members read a different biography in this series and then reported to the rest of the team. It was reminder that the training topics we were learning were relevant and lived out by the faithful and fruitful missionaries introduced by this series of biographies. For many of the team this was their first introduction to reading Christian biography and they loved it! Positives of this series: 1) Great introductory overviews of the lives and ministries of the individuals. 2) Basic reading level for an increasingly illiterate culture 3) Short enough to be read quickly in a culture with an increasingly short attention span 4) Available in Kindle and audio book for the technologically inclined 5) Well written and holds your attention without being exaggerated and exploitative 6) Chapters are short and can easily be read to children at bedtime or by adults on lunch breaks Negatives of this series: 1) Due to their brevity and target audience the series does not deal with the more negative aspects of an individual's struggles with sin and the weaknesses in their personality as sinners saved by grace. 2) Does not come across as hagiography (so idealizing the person that it borders on idolatry) but these introductions are not the place to get the full picture of these godly but imperfect champions for God. Instead they are great springboards to more extensive biographies that deal with the fuller picture of these heroic but very human Christ followers. Review: Inspiring and Completely Captivating - This is a truly inspiring book. I loved reading it myself, and my mom enjoyed reading it aloud to my younger brothers, who are nine, six, and two. The story kept all of them engaged from start to finish, which is saying a lot for such a wide age range! The author has an incredible talent for ending each chapter in a way that makes it nearly impossible to stop reading. My family owns about 50 books from this author, and we’ve loved every single one. The physical quality of the book is excellent as well. The cover is sturdy, flexible, and water-resistant—perfect for kids’ hands and everyday use. We’ve purchased this book multiple times as a gift, and it has been a hit every time. Highly recommended for families looking for a meaningful and engaging read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #49,137 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Children's Religious Biographies (Books) #64 in Christian Home Schooling #202 in Religious Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 527 Reviews | ## Images ![Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then and Now) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LXUhRZPHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Intro to Chriatian Biography and Springboard to Further Reading *by M***E on July 28, 2015* This is a great series that can be enjoyed by young children and adults. I used them as part of the training for a short term missions campaign. Each of the fourteen team members read a different biography in this series and then reported to the rest of the team. It was reminder that the training topics we were learning were relevant and lived out by the faithful and fruitful missionaries introduced by this series of biographies. For many of the team this was their first introduction to reading Christian biography and they loved it! Positives of this series: 1) Great introductory overviews of the lives and ministries of the individuals. 2) Basic reading level for an increasingly illiterate culture 3) Short enough to be read quickly in a culture with an increasingly short attention span 4) Available in Kindle and audio book for the technologically inclined 5) Well written and holds your attention without being exaggerated and exploitative 6) Chapters are short and can easily be read to children at bedtime or by adults on lunch breaks Negatives of this series: 1) Due to their brevity and target audience the series does not deal with the more negative aspects of an individual's struggles with sin and the weaknesses in their personality as sinners saved by grace. 2) Does not come across as hagiography (so idealizing the person that it borders on idolatry) but these introductions are not the place to get the full picture of these godly but imperfect champions for God. Instead they are great springboards to more extensive biographies that deal with the fuller picture of these heroic but very human Christ followers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring and Completely Captivating *by N***E on November 4, 2025* This is a truly inspiring book. I loved reading it myself, and my mom enjoyed reading it aloud to my younger brothers, who are nine, six, and two. The story kept all of them engaged from start to finish, which is saying a lot for such a wide age range! The author has an incredible talent for ending each chapter in a way that makes it nearly impossible to stop reading. My family owns about 50 books from this author, and we’ve loved every single one. The physical quality of the book is excellent as well. The cover is sturdy, flexible, and water-resistant—perfect for kids’ hands and everyday use. We’ve purchased this book multiple times as a gift, and it has been a hit every time. Highly recommended for families looking for a meaningful and engaging read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Summary *by J***N on January 23, 2025* A great summary of the life of Gladys Aylward, written for school-aged kids. I read this with my kids when we were doing home schooling, and I learned a lot. It's not boring for adults, either. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2591511-gladys-aylward-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-christian-heroes-then](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2591511-gladys-aylward-the-adventure-of-a-lifetime-christian-heroes-then) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-24*