The Mansion

By: Henry van Dyke

Narrated by: Bryson Walker, Leslie, Jarrus, Jesica

An audiobook dramatization of the heartwarming classic Christmas story!

This is the story of John Weightman, who has carefully and responsibly accumulated material wealth.

Indeed, he has built a respectable name and a respectable mansion here on Earth.

But what has he built in heaven?

Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions”. In this story, Henry van Dyke invites us to go along with John Weightman to see what the mansions look like in heaven, and who shall inherit them.

Praise for Henry van Dyke and The Mansion:

“Every Christmas I read The Mansion by Henry van Dyke. Its message always touches my heart.” (Thomas S. Monson, former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

"So beautiful, so true, so full of the Christmas spirit."(Harper's New Monthly Magazine)

"An architect of happiness." (Helen Keller)

"This is a feel-good audiobook that reminds me of 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens." (Leslie Anne)

Public Domain (P)2021 Bryson Walker

Grabs your heart

The lead up takes some patience, but once you are at the Heavenly City it will grip you.
The character voices and the music really enhance the story, especially the climax.
Hopefully it will change your soul as it did mine.
A universally spiritual yet personal experience.
Henry van Dyke was inspired.

A very nice edition of this beautiful story

I have read The Mansion before and make no mistake, I give all the credit to Van Dyke, but this edition just feels more cinematic. The pictures and the chapter breaks enhance the story. And it didn't cost any more to get these bonuses.
I'm going to give out some copies this Christmas.

Good recording and a labor of love, life-changing

The last ten minutes of this audio recording transported me to a spiritual realm. I was completely captivated.
If you are familiar with this story, I will say as other reviewers have said, it starts out slow. A lot of description and background on the nature or character of John Weightman. But it's necessary to understand the "man of the world" before he has an Ebeneezer Scrooge experience.
And what a powerful ending. I sat in reverence for awhile, not wanting to break the spiritual feeling I was experiencing.
The subtle use of music was enchanting and powerful.
And to think that this was a labor of love from an audio producer and his family.
Very professional all considered and worth supporting!

The story is IMPACTFUL and brought to life

A version that brings the story to life.
Apparently the narrator did this as a labor of love with his own family as a supporting cast.
Very nice musical touches.
Well done indeed!