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.
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"When I first began reading this book, I thought it was too simply, too cliche - but I think on it still, 20 years later - it's depth completely escaped me the first time. I've read it since and love the God lessons put to parable. I see myself more and more as the once Much Afraid and love the devotion she portrays and the way the Lord leads her as He leads us."
— Kim (5 out of 5 stars)
" This book was recommended by a friend. I am glad I read it. I am sure I will read it again. I plan to read it with or to my girls. "
— Michelle, 2/15/2014" I loved this book. Much-Afraid's journey is a reminder to me that the challenges in my life are the very things that are making me stronger and also more importantly reminding me that all in this life is meaningless. What I truly strive for and long for is Jesus and He's always right there. My love for him grows sweeter every day. "
— Rebekah, 2/11/2014" I first read this book in 1972! Over the years I have picked it up again and again to read. It touches my heart. Time & again I remember the lessons of this little book. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have! "
— Karen, 2/6/2014" This was a really good book, it touched on many things that we all deal with in our everyday lives. "
— Karen, 2/6/2014" This is an older book, but it's one that I've thought of years later. I'm reading it a second time, which I don't normally do. It's an allegory, but there are so many parallel's to our spiritual journey in life. "
— Britni, 2/5/2014" I think we can all relate to the journey that Much-Afraid is on. This was an encouraging reminder that our trials and suffering are for a reason and that our shephard is there to show us the way. "
— Tiana, 2/3/2014" Read this as a young adult and was really affected by the allegorical story of faith. Hope to read it again as an older adult. "
— Judi, 1/16/2014" It seems like it has a good storyline but I was just not into and stopped reading after the 5th chapter or so. "
— Kassie, 11/3/2013" Amazing and challenging book. Hannah Hurnard does an incredible job of vividly painting the journey of the Christian faith. "
— Mary, 10/25/2013" I throughly enjoyed this book especially on my second read. It lead me to a 5 day sabbatical I will never forget. "
— Carol, 10/12/2013" One of my favorite books ever. I relate so well to Much Afraid, as she faces her fears and chooses to follow and trust the Chief Shepherd. I've read it many times - always when confronting the most critical times in my life. "
— Pat, 8/12/2013Hannah Hurnard (1905–1990) was a twentieth century Christian author, best known for her allegory Hinds’ Feet on High Places. She was born in Colchester, England, to Quaker parents. She graduated from Ridgelands Bible College of Great Britain in 1926. In 1932 she became an independent missionary, moving to Haifa, Israel. Her work in Israel lasted fifty years, although she would later maintain a home in England as well.
Flo Schmidt is the narrator of Leota’s Garden and Hind’s Feet on High Places.