Shadow of the Almighty

By: Elisabeth Elliot

Narrated by: Elisabeth Elliot

"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." So wrote Jim Elliot at age 22, sweating over Greek roots and patristics at Wheaton College. "Seven years later," writes his widow Elisabeth, "he and four other young men...sat together on a strip of white sand on the Curaray River, deep in Ecuador's rain forest, waiting for the arrival of a group of men whom they loved, but had never met, savage Stone Age killers, men now known to all the world as Aucas."

The circumstances of the death of these men are by now known throughout the world in one of the great missionary adventure stories of modern times. But this is the first account of the whole life of one of them, a life that, though "hid with Christ in God", was in part revealed in some of the most poignant and moving spiritual writings of our time. Shadow of the Almighty is a tremendous biography of an adventurous and inspirational life.

©1958 Elisabeth Elliot (P)1995 Blackstone Audiobooks

Dedication of both Jim and Elizabeth

The book and reading were excellent. You could sense the extreme devotion that Jim and Elizabeth had for their Lord. The thoughts, conversations and prayers were expressed so clearly. It was a learning experience for me, as I listened and pondered the quotes and meditations.

thought provoking, inspiring

So wonderful to hear Elizabeth Elliot again. A life will lived causes us all to examine how we live ours.

Holy Truth

The vulnerable conversation style of narrating real thoughts and events of Jim Elliot’s life has moved me for God more than any other words before.

excellent book, great production

I found it quite appropriate for Elizabeth Eliot to be the one reading this book.

Elizabeth Elliot is the best reader of her book!

Wow! Simply a stunning story. Dive into the primary sources of Jim's letters and Elizabeth's memories in this book. This audio version is fantastic, and Elizabeth adds a few small insights as she reads her work.