An all-time best-selling story that represents the Christian life and journey. Abraham Lincoln was deeply influenced by it. Charles Spurgeon, England’s greatest preacher, read it every year. The author wrote it while in prison for preaching during the English Reformation in the second half of the 17th century.

The story has two parts. In part one, a man named Christian journeys to the Celestial City. He faces dangers and encounters various people, some of whom assist him while others attempt to hinder, deceive, or kill him. Part two is about his wife and children as they make the same journey, facing many of the same dangers and new ones.

Two paths, described in the Bible (e.g., Psalm 1), are represented in the story: the path to life with God and the path to life without God. One commentator said that the book helps readers learn how to live and die well.

I recommend purchasing a book with illustrations.

Here is a map of the main character’s journey:

This conversation about the book will give you an idea of what to expect:

What did you like about the story?