The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849 Audiobook

" Sweet short story written for Dicken's children and grandchildren. Published only after his death and by consent of his living posterity. Reads like a grandfather wanting to impart the most meaningful points of living, sharing the life of Christ in an easy-to-understand manner "

" A beautiful retelling of the New Testament by Charles Dickens. Dickens did not want this published as he wrote it for his children only, but a few generations down the line decided that they wanted to share his words. His words are sweet in their simplicity and told in a way that would be entertaining and informative for children. I felt strongly throughout the Love that Our Lord had for each one of us and how much He wanted us to love each other in return. "

" I liked this book because he made the Bible story more understandable for children. This is Charles Dickens testimony of Jesus Christ and His mission on earth. I will read this to my children, but it may take days or weeks before we finish it, but we'll get it done. "

" This is a very nice book, although I think I expected something a little different, more insightful. In his novels Dickens can paint a human portrait so uniquely, with all its foibles and hidden strengths waiting to be revealed. But this is more of a quaint summary of the Four Gospels, which is fine becaue that's all it really claims to be. As it is, it's uplifting, sweet, with not much editorializing, but with a bit of admonishment for his own children. Worth reading once, but for real meat on the life of Our Lord, I'm going to stick to the New Testament. "

" Beautiful. It's kind of like a little New Testament that he wrote in such a sweet simple way for his children to understand. A perfect book to read at Christmas time. I love how in all it's simplicity, it provokes such profound thoughts of Christ and His personal relationship with the people He lived among, and how even now we can have that same relationship with him as we live worthy of His presence. "

" This is just a great little book. Very simply written, but so perfect! "

" I like that it's simple enough for children to understand. "

" i thought this would be a good present for a new reader, like for christmas. i thought it was sweet and would share it with my children. "

" I thought I was reading sacred writings what a father wrote to his kids. What a beautiful testimony. "

" What an amazing book written by Charles Dickens. He is now one of my favorite authors. Such wisdom behind his words! "

" I really enjoyed this sweet story. "

" Read this to my kids. Loved the background of this book, a cherished story that a father wrote only for his children. A great story to share, I'm going to remember it as a book to read around Easter since it goes over all of his life not just his birth. "

" Delightful. Christ's life in simple language, but not "dumbed-down" in any way. "

" This is a short and easy read,and definitely worth reading. It was interesting to see in what ways the author's testimony of the Savior differs from mine, and in what ways it is the same as mine. "

" I loved the thought that Charles Dickens wrote a book to his children to teach them about Jesus Christ. It is a very simple rendition of the life of Christ. It is a beautiful story that can help a child learn about Jesus. "

" A really smooth, concise way to review the life of Christ. I liked the way he talked clearly because it was intended for children. Ismael & Sienna also read it and enjoyed it. Not a replacement for the New Testament by any means, but a nice complement to it. "

" Fun to read about the Life of Christ as a novel. "

" This book was cute. I don't really enjoy Dickens...at all. It had a couple of interesting points, and I found his idea of Heavenly father and Jesus' relationship interesting. Overall, it wasn't amazingly wonderful. "

" Quick read--loved how simply he retold the bible stories of Jesus's life and teachings. It reads like a father would talk to his children. "

" Great understanding of doctrines as known in the mid 1800s. Great message of a father to give his children. "

" Very interesting to read Dickens' testimony of Christ written to his children. "

" Very good read. What any loving parent would want their child to understand about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We sat around as a family Christmas Eve 2005 and read it to completion. Wonderful experience. "

" I was having a hard time getting in the Christmas spirit so I read The Life of Our Lord this morning. It helped! I love it's simple message of love. "

" A sweet overview of the the life of Christ by Dickens. This personal letter/testimony/lesson for his children that Dickens specifically never wanted published, is an insight into his personal philosophy and beliefs and the things he felt it was important for his children to believe and do. "

" A great book! Written by Charles Dickens for his Children, a simple testimony of and about Christ. Some of the details are a bit off from the bible but it is still a sweet read, perfect for Christmastime. "

" Interesting to read Dickens' account of Jesus' life and how he told it to his kids. Beautifully written. "

" What kind of testimony should I leave for my children? "

" I have always wanted to read this, my favorite author impressed me again. I was touched by his desire to share his testimony with his family. Such a beautiful testimony of Christ. "

" A quaint retelling of the life of Christ. I don't know if I will read it again; I glean much more from the life of Christ reading the Bible. Being LDS, I missed the bit about Jesus visiting the Americas too. "

" A really tender explanation of the life of Christ. "

" Great understanding of doctrines as known in the mid 1800s. Great message of a father to give his children. "

" LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I really don't know how to explain this book. But, if you are a Dickens fan and if you believe in Christianity, this is a MUST read! "

" This is basically like a primary sharing time lesson. It's not at all like Dickens' other works (intentionally). He gets a few of his facts wrong, but hey, what can you expect from an adulterer? "

" Clearly written for children, but the message is still the same. A good, easy read and a great refresh course on the New Testament. "

" A summary of the New Testament in a way I can actually understand. Finishing it made me want to disect Talmage's Jesus the Christ...and I did until...well it is 800 pages. I will read this every December to my kids--absolutely delightful. "

" We read this as a family as a start to our New Testament study this year. It is simply written and very accurate. Great intro read for a beginning reader. "

" Read this last week in a couple of hours. I really like the simplicity of this one and try to read it every year. I think I may have Megan read it. "

" Really enjoyed this. I would like to add it to the list of tings to read to the kids each Christmas season. "

" I know that this was written for children and in that vein, the language was appropriate and the story of Christ was simply told. What I didn't like is that he never expressed who the Savior was besides a good man given power by God. He is the Savior..just say it, Charlie! "

" Written by Dickens for his children...my how language has changed. "

" This is a wonderful short read. Reading it out loud to my children is our newest Christmas tradition. "

" Such a simple retelling of the four Gospels. I wish I could write something so sweet for my own children. "

" This was a fun insight into the religious mind of one of my favorite authors. It is the Gospels told in narrative format. I loved it. "