From I-ville to You-ville, the well-known, best selling Orthodox Christian children's book of Greece, presently in its eighth printing, is now available in English. This is Christian allegory reminiscent of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. The unique and wise counsel of Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain is presented in a way that is perfect for children and adults alike. In every turn and twist of this adventure of a young man making his way from his home of I-ville to the unknown, but longed-for, kingdom of You-ville the author masterfully weaves the wisdom of the elder into the fabric of the story, constructing a seamless garment of beauty, charm and enlightenment.
I-ville - a Kingdom where pride and selfishness dwell, and where people live by the motto "Me first!" You-ville - a Kingdom where humility and kindness have their home, and where people put the good of others before their own.
This is the story of a young boy named Stubborn, as he strives to become the first person of I-ville to make the difficult journey to the beautiful, joy-filled Kingdom of You-ville, and to become a citizen there.
As we join Stubborn in his adventures, we learn, along with him, profound lessons in how to struggle against bad thoughts and feelings. The journey of young Stubborn is one that all of us - old and young - must take, and which all of us can accomplish - if only we shrink our "I" and put "You" first!
The author, Mersine Vigopoulou resides in Souroti (Thessaloniki, Greece). She is also the author of several of other acclaimed children's books, including the forthcoming Lady Tradition and Orthodoxy.
The English edition has all-new full-color illustrations by Emani Heers.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Delightful!,
This review is from: From I-ville to You-ville (Hardcover)
Truly great children's literature isn't just for children. How many of us relish Tolkien's The Hobbit or Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia? Well, now there's a new, fresh children's story out there for us, and I can sum it up in one word: "delightful." An allegory in the tradition of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Mersine Vigopoulou's From I-ville to You-ville enchants as much as it edifies.
I-ville is a Kingdom ruled by the goddess Conceit, a place where people live by the motto "Me first!" You-ville is a Kingdom ruled by Humility, a place where people put the good of others before their own. This story follows a young boy from I-ville named Stubborn on his journey as he struggles to make the arduous trek to the beautiful, joy-filled You-ville. In the course of his adventures, Stubborn learns profound lessons in how to conquer bad thoughts and feelings. He learns how to shrink his ego, forgive himself and others, and put others first. He also learns how to pray to and trust in the one true God. While written by an Orthodox author and based on the teachings of Elder Paisios of Mount Athos, the book will still appeal to Christians of other stripes. In fact, because it isn't even explicitly Christian, it will appeal to folks of almost every major religion. Young or old, we all must take the journey from I-ville to You-ville, and this story is filled with the profound spiritual truths we need to embrace in order to succeed. It's the best-selling Orthodox children's book in Greece, now in its fifth printing, and finally made available in English.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: From I-ville to You-ville (Hardcover)
This my be the most important childrens book your family will ever own. It speaks to the heart in a beautiful, humorous, and touching manner. A great book for bedtime stories. The chapters are short, and each contains timeless wisdom that might better sink in overnight. Everyone will see a piece of themselves, in the characters. You will see not only revealing glimpses into your own thought processes, but "simple" solutions to those little sins that plague us all. You will go back to it over and over.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Our Parish Council read the book to move our parish from "I" to "You",
This review is from: From I-ville to You-ville (Hardcover)
GREAT Book!
I first read it with my 8yr old daughter. Her excitment when she discovered the extra meanings in the book were priceless. The words "Forgive me, I was just living in I Ville for a moment" are common in our house now. The Parish Council also read the book to help us not be an "I Ville Parish" but a "You Ville Parish". Why not start at the top.
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