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Gladys Aylward
Gladys AylwardGladys Aylward: The Little Woman by Gladys Aylward and Christine Hunter. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, ©1970. The life story of Gladys Aylward, who by faith, trusted God to provide for all her needs as a missionary in China.

Gladys AylwardGladys Aylward: The Small Woman with a Great God. DVD. This documentary presents the events of Gladys' life, chronicled by author Carol Purves and accompanied by photographs, illustrations, and recordings of Gladys' own voice. Worcester, PA: Distributed by Vision Video, 2008.

Gladys AylwardThese Are My People: A Biography of Gladys Aylward by Mildred T. Howard. Greenville, S.C.: Bob Jones University Press, ©1984. Ages 7-9.


David Brainerd
David BrainerdThe Life and Diary of David Brainerd edited by Jonathan Edwards; with a biographical sketch of the life and work of Jonathan Edwards by Philip E. Howard, Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich: Baker Book House, 1989.

David BrainerdDavid Brainerd: Missionary to the American Indians DVD. Gary Wilkinson, ©2013. Distributed by Vision Video, Worcester, PA.


William Carey
William Carey by S. Pearce Carey; edited by Peter Masters. London: The Wakeman Trust, 1993. Originally published 1923.

Faithful Witness: The Life and Mission of William Carey by Timothy George. Christian History Institute, ©1998. Companion edition to Candle in the Dark dramatic film.

Travel with William Carey: The missionary to India who attempted great things for God by Paul Pease. England: Day One Publications, ©2005. Biography and travel guide.

William CareyThe Legacy of William Carey: A Model for the Transformation of a Culture by Vishal and Ruth Mangalwadi. Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway Books, ©1999.

Dorothy Carey: The Tragic and Untold Story of Mrs. William Carey by James R. Beck. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, ©1992.

Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey DVD. Christian History Institute, 1998. Distributed by Vision Video, Worcester, PA. Not recommended for young children.


Jonathan Goforth
Jonathan Goforth by Rosalind Goforth. Published by Bethany House Publishers, 1986. This is an edited edition of Goforth of China which was first published in 1937, and is now out of print.

Jonathan Goforth: An Open Door in China by by Janet & Geoff Benge. Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishing, ©2001. Not recommended for elementary school age.


Adoniram & Ann Judson
To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson by Courtney Anderson. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1987.

Bless God and Take Courage: The Judson History and Legacy by Rosalie Hall Hunt. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, ©2005.

Adoniram Judson: God's Man in Burma by Sharon Hambrick. Greenville, S.C.: Bob Jones University Press, ©2001. Ages 9-12.

Ann JudsonAnn Judson: A Missionary Life for Burma by Sharon James. New ed. Welwyn Garden City, UK: EP Books, 2015, ©1998.

Ann H. Judson of Burma by E. R. Pitman. Published by Christian Literature Crusade, 1988.

Adoniram and Ann JudsonAdoniram and Ann Judson: Spent for God DVD. A documentary production of Christian History Institute; written and produced by Robert Fernandez. Distributed by Vision Video, Worcester, PA. [2018].


Eric Liddell
The Story of Eric Liddell DVD. An Olympic God Medalist's lifelong race to spread the Gospel in China. Produced by RBC Ministries. Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, ©2004.

Eric LiddellEric Liddell: Something Greater Than Gold by Janet & Geoff Benge. Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishing, c1998. Age 8-12.

Eric LiddellFor the Glory: Eric Liddell's Journey from Olympic Champion to Modern Martyr by Duncan Hamilton. New York: Penguin Press, ©2016.


David Livingstone
David Livingstone: African Explorer by John Hudson Tiner. ©1997. Biography of an explorer, missionary, scientist and doctor. His exciting exploits

David Livingstone: The Truth Behind the Legend by Rob Mackenzie. Published by Christian Focus, 2003. First published 1993.

Dr. David Livingstone: Missionary Explorer to Africa DVD. Gary Wilkinson Productions, 2011. Distributed by Vision Video, Worcester, PA.


John Paton
John G. Paton — The Autobiography of the Pioneer Missionary to the New Hebrides (Vanuatu). John G. Paton. Published by Banner of Truth, 2013.

John G. Paton: Missionary to the New Hebrides. An autobiography edited by his brother James Paton. Published by Banner of Truth, 1994. »Earlier edition of previous title. «


Mary Slessor
Mary Slessor: Forward Into Calabar by Janet & Geoff Benge. Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishing, c1999. Age 10 and up.

Mary SlessorMary Slessor: Missionary Mother by Terri B. Kelly. Greenville, SC: JourneyForth, ©2014. 164 pages. Ages 9-12.


C. T. Studd
C.T. Studd - Cricketer & Pioneer by Norman P. Grubb. Fort Washington, PA: Christian Literature Crusade, 1985. First published in 1933.

C.T. Studd: No Retreat by Janet & Geoff Benge. Seattle, Wash.: ©2005.


Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret (Moody Classics) by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 2009. First published in 1932.

Hudson Taylor by J. Hudson Taylor. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1987. Autobiography. Also issued under title A Retrospect.

Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China by by Janet & Geoff Benge. Seattle, Wash.: YWAM, ©1998.

It is Not Death to Die: A New Biography of Hudson Taylor by Jim Cromarty. Fearn, Ross-shire: Christian Focus, 2014. Reprint. First published 2001.

Hudson Taylor DVDHudson Taylor: Into The Heart Of The Dragon DVD Documentary of the life of Hudson Taylor. Produced and directed by Gary Wilkinson, ©2018.


Other Recommendations
Giants of the Missionary Trail. The Life Stories of Eight Men Who Defied Death and Demons by Eugene M. Harrison. Reprint. Originally published in 1948. Interesting biographies of the following missionaries: Henry Nott, William Carey, George Grenfell, Adoniram Judson, Samuel Marsden, David Livingstone, James Chalmers and Jonathan Goforth. Also Free eBook edition.

With Daring Faith: A Biography of Amy Carmichael by Rebecca Henry Davis. Greenville, SC: JourneyForth, ©1987.

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