The Everlasting Flame: A Tale of Undying Love for Each Other and God's Word in a Dangerous Time

If you're thinking of purchasing this book you should know that it was published later under the title The Everlasting Flame, by the same author. You can buy that one a lot cheaper, and it's the exact same book, just a different (paperback) cover.

I liked this book, even though the story was a bit drier than some of Linda Chaikin's other books. The basic plot is about William Tyndale and the translation of the Bible into English so that everyone could read it, but Linda Chaikin also weaves in a bit of romance through fictional characters, which makes the history go down a bit easier. My only real complaint is about the cover art...the two people portrayed on the cover are sort of silly looking. But that's just my personal opinion. I highly recommmend this book.

This is a great story of brave men and women who risked their lives to give the English people the Bible in their own language. I found it very inspiring as a Christian, and I loved the way the book ends on Luther's great hymn. The plot is very well-written, as with all the Linda Chaikin books I have read. I highly recommend it!!

I enjoyed this book alot. Though this isn't my favourite Linda Chaikin book I still liked it alot. This book is about love for God's Word and between two lovers who risked their lives to translate the New Testament into English when it was forbidden. Justin Brice and Regina Redford are the main fiction characters along with non-fiction character William Tyndale. Justin is sent to Rome to ease the conscience of his sin-tormented father. While in Rome Justin discovers in his daily monk rituals that this is not the way to seek forgiveness for his sins and also dares to translate the Bible from Latin into English. He escapes Rome with his life and makes back to England...to Regina who is promised to a different man. The romance is not the main focus of the story but you will get a deeper appreciation for the people who had risked their lives to bring God's light into the dark world. Admidst betrayal, danger God remains the only true light. I suggest that you read this book so that you will know how it was like to live through that era. I will read it again because it is very well-worth reading more than once.

THE EVERLASTING FLAME is a book I can read over and over. I've read it 6 times, and I still don't get tired of it. It is a wonderful book because it contains Scripture and the Gospel mesage, yet anyone would find it interesting and a fabulous read. I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, historical fiction, and God's Word.