Ester Ried
Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name "Pansy."
Ester Ried's life is a dull monotony of toiling at her family's boardinghouse. She's overworked, jealous and cranky, a poor example of a Christian to her family and associates. She awakens to a new attitude and commitment due to an extended visit with her cousin. (Summary written by Tricia G)
Next book in series: Julia Ried
Chapters
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| 01 - Ester's Home | 12:01 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 02 - What Sadie Thought | 10:30 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 03 - Florence Vane | 10:50 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 04 - The Sunday Lesson | 9:38 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 05 - The Poor Little Fish | 13:11 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 06 - Something Happens | 16:01 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 07 - Journeying | 20:51 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 08 - Journey's End | 17:40 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 09 - Cousin Abbie | 18:18 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 10 - Ester's Minister | 20:37 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 11 - The New Boarder | 15:44 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 12 - Three People | 14:35 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 13 - The Strange Christian | 15:46 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 14 - The Little Card | 20:15 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 15 - What Is The Difference? | 21:38 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 16 - A Victory | 14:13 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 17 - Stepping Between | 13:54 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 18 - Light Out Of Darkness | 22:40 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 19 - Sundries | 16:16 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 20 - At Home | 13:10 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 21 - Tested | 15:07 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 22 - "Little Plum Pies" | 12:30 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 23 - Crosses | 17:02 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 24 - God's Way | 14:29 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 25 - Sadie Surrounded | 20:12 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 26 - Confusion - Cross-Bearing - Consequence | 12:20 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 27 - The Time To Sleep | 17:13 | Read by TriciaG | |
| 28 - At Last | 9:35 | Read by TriciaG |
Reviews
Wonderful Story of True Salvation & a Faithful Testimony
Kathy Z
A beautiful story of a young woman with godly parents who inaccurately considered herself a Christian as a matter of course. When she visited her cousin, she discovered what true salvation could do in a life surrendered to Jesus. This story also deals with the theme of one's influence on others in this life. Also reading what one sows. Well worth the listen! A story every young person (& even older ones) should listen to or find the book & read it yourself. This would be a great book to read aloud to your family, especially if you have preteens or teenagers.
coolsparks
These stories by Pansy offer tools, offer applications of living IN grace, and WITH grace, in such a way that we can better see how we might “press toward the mark”. Many thanks to LibriVox for your collective gift of the past….. to the present and the future. And many thanks to the devotion-inspired and incredibly dedicated narrator from Canada. Your voice changes over the years, yet your spirit burns steady and clear. May my words of thanks represent the many who will grow from your gifts, but who have not the words, the voice, or the time to respond here.
Refreshing Christian series
oldman
Thanks to Tricia G and Librivox for bringing this series to us. Very great Christian series very great reading by TriciaG as always. Story of life as it once was for young woman in america, and their victories and their suffering. A real roller coaster ride with a unexpected ending for me. Enjoy!
moving and edifying.
Jon.
How this should stir us up and motivate us not to be content with a half hearted Christian life! The results will doubtless be deadly.
Great Book, Great Reader!
A LibriVox Listener
This has been a wonderful companion as I wake through Nairobi traffic. I have enjoyed it immensely. I highly recommend this book. It has encouraged me to develop a heart for the lost, to pray for the salvation of those around me, and to strive to be salt and light in this sick and dying world. oh the joys of those who know Him!
personal retreat in 7 Hours and 16 minutes
GM Jones
Pansy books are just so REAL. They are proof positive that there is nothing new under the sun. as for me, this Ester Ried is like aattending a spiritual retreat: I am a Martha (Ester) by bent, and strive so much to be more like Mary... (2/2019)
A wonderfully inspiring Christian book, the first one of Pansy I have listened to. I look forward to hear more of them. I love Tricia G's reading, thank you!
Monika
Highly recommend this book to young people with its clear Christian message of salvation and pointing to our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Ester Ried
E.W.
This is definitely my favorite of all of Pansy’s books. Ester’s weaknesses are discussed in a way that reveal the same in the reader’s own life, and the practical faith upheld throughout the book is both convicting and inspiring.