Eagles' Wings to the Higher Places

Eagles' Wings to the Higher Places continues Hannah Hurnard's allegorical series that began with Hinds' Feet on High Places. Much-Afraid, who received her new name Grace and Glory in the first book, embarks on another journey with the Shepherd. The story follows Grace and Glory as she returns to the Valley of Humiliation to help others find their way to the High Places. Her travels require complete trust in the Shepherd while facing obstacles and challenges along the mountain paths. This sequel explores themes of spiritual maturity, divine guidance, and service to others. The narrative serves as a metaphor for the Christian walk of faith and the transformation that occurs through surrender and obedience.

Many readers found this sequel less impactful than Hurnard's original "Hinds' Feet on High Places." The allegorical writing style remains similar, but reviews indicate the sequel focuses more heavily on mystical encounters and spiritual symbolism. Readers appreciated: - Continuation of Much-Afraid's journey - Emphasis on deeper spiritual transformation - Biblical references and parallels Common criticisms: - More abstract and difficult to follow than the first book - Strays into questionable theological territory - Less relatable story elements - Too much mysticism for some Christian readers Review Stats: Goodreads: 4.09/5 (124 ratings) Amazon: 4.3/5 (31 ratings) Several readers noted they couldn't finish the book or put it down partway through. One Amazon reviewer stated "it ventures too far into new age concepts." A Goodreads review called it "beautiful but bewildering at times." Multiple readers recommend starting with the original book instead.

Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard The original allegorical novel depicts Much-Afraid's spiritual journey through hardships to transformation, serving as the precursor to Eagles' Wings.

Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan This classic Christian allegory follows the character Christian through trials and battles on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.

The Holy War by John Bunyan The narrative presents a battle for the town of Mansoul, depicting spiritual warfare through military metaphors and symbolic characters.

Mountains of Spices by Hannah Hurnard This companion book to Hinds' Feet explores the development of spiritual virtues through the symbolism of aromatic spices and mountain climbing.

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis The story follows a bus ride from hell to heaven, examining spiritual choices through encounters between spirits and ghosts.

🦅 Hannah Hurnard wrote this book as a sequel to her best-known work "Hinds' Feet on High Places," which has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. 🌟 The author spent 50 years as a missionary in Israel, and many of her spiritual insights were shaped by her experiences in the Holy Land. 🗺️ Like its predecessor, the book uses allegory to map spiritual growth, with the main character (Much-Afraid) renamed to Grace and Glory, reflecting her transformation. 🌿 The landscapes and settings in the book were inspired by both biblical locations and Hurnard's own travels through Palestine and Lebanon. 📖 The book explores deeper themes of spiritual maturity compared to the first book, focusing on helping others rather than personal transformation alone.