The Imitation of Christ: A Timeless Classic for Contemporary Readers

The short chapters are excellent. Every chapter is concept related (on a certain specific Biblical topic).You won't be disappointed.

This book will enlighten you, the wisdom in it is powerful. It has the power to give you direction you never had before. Truly a great book; and I strongly recommend it.

Easy to understand. Will re-read again and again.

Have read several different translations and this one is my favorite.

My wife and I read a (short) chapter from this book every day for a daily devotional, even when we're travelling. It is amazing how a 600-year old book of Christian devotions can be so relevant and accurate in the 21st century, when we fancy ourselves as so new, modern and special. No, six hundred years ago, Christians were just like us in all the critical ways, and I have a feeling this has been true ever since there were people who loved Jesus. It's such a blessing to feel at one in heart with 2,000 years worth of Believers!

This classic of Christian spirituality was for centuries the most read book in Western culture. In our increasingly secular society it no longer holds that sway. Yet, Thomas a Kempis offers timeless insights and guidance to disciples of any and every age who wish to be faithful and true followers of Jesus Christ. Before reading the text itself, I recommend reading the appendix which places the work in appropriate context for the contemporary reader and sets the stage for a fruitful, prayerful experience of reading, meditation and reflection. Christ and true Christian love are vitally needed in our world today. The one who seeks to imitate Christ in spirit and in truth will find few advisors as sound and devoted to Christ as Thomas a Kempis.

I was intrigued by the sample of this book which I read on the Amazon.com site. I was going through some very, very difficult personal issues at the time and had a desire to draw closer to my faith. I ordered the book and could barely put it down. The words and the language used in this book are so beautiful that it is hard to put into words how wonderful the narrative is. It draws you into the world of Thomas a Kempis in a way that other translations cannot do justice to. I have ordered many additional copies and have given them to the special people in my life and those who have yet to find their faith. I highly recommend this book to those whose faith is strong as well as those who are seeking to establish a level of faith in their life.

Everyone should have a copy of this book and carry it with them. Refer to it frequently and try to live by practice. Our country (and some of the world) are so much at odds with each other. Read this book, value it, try to live it. Jesus was perfect and without sin. He gave his life so that our sins would be forgiven. We must never forget or "put off" our religious faith. I am going to buy 5 copies of this book and give one to each of my grandchildren when the graduate from high school.

I’ve been praying with Kempis’ Imitation for several years now, and after having become too ill to hold my paper copy up in bed for very long, I decided to try using an e-book on my phone to replace it with. After a couple of encounters with poorly written editions, I came across this one and am extremely pleased with it. It’s very faithful to the meaning of original text of my paperback which contained the very first translation into English of The Imitation.

Compelling well written

It's very good. Good quality. Excellent presentation