![]() ![]() In English and Spanish with optional English & Spanish subtitles. ![]() See how this ordinary woman experienced the extraordinary, simply because she said “yes” to God. This best-selling, missionary biography series - Christian Heroes: Then & Now - chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of. Gladys continued her work with children until her death in 1970. With Japan invading China full force, Gladys and the 100 children traveled for days on foot across the mountains to safety. Lawson died, Gladys began to take in unwanted children, eventually numbering about 100. Together they opened an inn for mule drivers and told them stories about Jesus. In China she assisted aging missionary Jeannie Lawson. 10 ratings0 reviews Book details & editions About the author Gladys Aylward 5 books10 followers Gladys May Aylward was born in Edmonton, London to a working class family. In 1930, she boarded a train and after many weeks and harrowing situations, she finally reached her destination. She worked as a parlormaid for many years until she had enough money saved for her passage. Young Gladys sensed a calling from God to leave London and go to minister in China. She worked for several years as a parlormaid, and then attended a revival meeting at which the preacher spoke of dedicating one’s life to the service of God. What an awesome book Wie was sy Gladys Aylward was born in London in 1904 (or a few years earlier). This fascinating documentary presents the events of Gladys’ life, chronicled by Carol Purves, author of Chinese Whispers: The Gladys Aylward Story and accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and recordings of Gladys’ own voice. We had to read this book for class: The Adventure Of A Lifetime, Gladys Aylward. Gladys Aylward (1902-1970) may have been small in stature at barely five feet tall, but she was a giant of conviction! Even Hollywood was amazed by her story and made a movie about it, entitled The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.
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