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Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)

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This book casts a long shadow-historically speaking. Adoniram's work is the only translated Bible in the Burmese language today. His life was an amazing adventure filled with the pain of loss and the victory of seeing the Holy spirit open doors. You will do yourself a favor to read this book. I loved it.

This book is written in a way that older children could read it, but so could an older person, and both would enjoy it.

So inspiring!!

Bound for Burma, is the enrapturing story of Adoniram Judson by Janet and Geoff Benge. In 230 pages we follow Adoniram's life in awe of how Christ brings all things to good.

This story takes place in Plymouth, Burma, Providence Rhode Island, and many other places. You will travel with Adoniram as he goes to college, runs away to NY, comes home and gets saved, fights through trials and many narrow escapes.

After his salvation, God puts it on his heart that he is to be the first foreign missionary to Burma. While trying to gain permission and support, Adoniram meets Ann Hasseltine. He wants to marry her, but will she be willing to give up her luxuries and family for him, and go to Burma?

Adoniram Judson translated the entire Bible into Burmese. It remains to this day the only translation into their native tongue.

I greatly encourage you to read this book. It will bring you closer to God and you will learn many historical facts.

I read this book in 2 days. Gripping. Well written. Inspiring. Good for adults, children; yes their are some graphic deaths and sorrows - but for ages 10-14 like it said...perfect.

We like the other books we've read in this series, but many of the themes this particular book (Judson) were really too "old" for our nine-year-old and we chose not to finish the book. The graphic violence and sometimes disturbing theological themes may not be appropriate for younger readers. I would certainly not recommend this book as a read "alone". I would highly suggest a parental "read along" so that you can address any disturbing or controversial issues.