High Adventure in Tibet

by David V. Plymire

Genres: Biography, Christian, Memoir, Nonfiction

198 pages

First published January 1, 1959

Reviews

[Kelly Sapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true missionary adventure written by a dear friend of ours about his father. We had the honor of hosting he & his wife in our home for a meal with our children while living in Springfield, MO. He blessed us with many artifacts from Tibet. Reading this, you will feel like you are there, and you will burn with the same passion and determination that kept his father on the almost impossible journey of reaching these precious people.

[Deanna Peshl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple read detailing the life accomplishments of one mans missionary journey in Tibet. His story is inspiring, convicting and exciting! Great reminders of the power of God and the love He has for all people. The Plymires paved the way for other missionaries. I personally know people who have directly benefitted from his life work in Tibet.

[Neatia · Rating 1 out of 5]

While this is an incredible story, I would rather have seen the actual letters written by Victor instead of the tripe written by his grandson. Actual quote: "Except for one short trip among the Tibetans in the spring, the remainder of the missionary's time was spent in lesser service: sewing up sword wounds, amputating frozen fingers, extracting splinters, and lancing boils. All of this seemed unimportant when compared to the need for taking the gospel to unreached villages across the mountains of Tibet."

The entire story is dunked in the rankness of how Mr. Plymire suffered, and I mean that the author never misses a chance to beat the reader over the head with "LOOK AT THE THINGS MY ANCESTOR DID LOOK AT HOW HE SUFFERED BUT STAYED STEADFAST IN THE NAME OF JESUS" and the repeated slights on the people of Tibet (IE, never failing to point out how 'primitive' the people of Tibet were, referring to the way they dress as inherently threatening, the one conversation with a Tibetan about his personal faith where the author adds that the Tibetan knew that "The man was silent because he knew that none among men were so wicked, so immoral, as his own kind"

There are some interesting things about Tibetan culture, but I'd rather just read the original letters as released.

[Paul]

Borrowed this book from Justin Banks, reading about an American missionary who preaches the gospel for 40 years in Tibet. Amazing faith on display as God grants favor and protection on this amazing journey.

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written not by a professional but by a family member, the missionary's grandson. While the poor quality is a distraction, if your heart is seeking the message the book conveys, you will still find it.
Even as he was leaving Tibet and the Far East before the Communist regime took over, he shared the gospel with an old Tibetan. "With a deep sigh he shook his head. 'I cannot comprehend,' he said. 'I cannot understand. My mind is too old and dark. Had someone told me this when I was younger, I believe I would have understood. But now I am old. It is of no use for you to tell me any more.' He turned slowly and walked away." Tragic words indeed.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Mr. Plymire, based mostly on the journals he kept while overseas. There were several excerpts of his actual writings, which I appreciated!
I learned things! About Tibet, in particular, which was really interesting.
Mr. Plymire's perseverance to share the gospel, no matter the mountain he had to climb, or blizzards he had to press through, was astounding.
The writing style was a bit clunky, at times, but the good outweighed the bad for me.

If you're interested in Tibet, and missionary biographies, you'd probably like it!

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very engrossing and deeply moving account of one man's life totally spent on what he thought to be important and what he believed he was called to: offering hope to an overlooked people group.
This book recounts the life of missionary Victor Plymire as he lives and works among the people of Tibet for nearly 40 years, through world wars, political upheaval, disease, extreme weather, and more set backs than one could easily image.
Through it all, Plymire kept his focus and lived his life with one set purpose.

[C K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great pictures in the appendix. Best story involved a letter from the Dali Llama arriving just in time to stop a local chief from executing the missionary while simultaneously an old prayer warrior is woken up in the US by a dream/image of the proceedings.

[Jonathan Engle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A riveting story of faith and God's faithfulness. Truly inspirational.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific! I love missionary biographies and this is one of the best. Much of it taken from his diaries and letters so it has an authentic feel to all the writing. Photographs are wonderful - a bygone era. It's so hard to imagine the time period when so many world events were occurring and this part of the world was isolated, and yet a part of the conflict. I highly recommend it.

[Benjamin · Rating 2 out of 5]

While this was an inspiring book full of interesting stories, without a structured narrative, most of the stories were kind of forgettable. Much of the events of Mr. Pylmire's life seemed to be repeated over and over again, so there was little to distinguish between the start of his ministry and the end, other than the rise of communist China.

[Светлана · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great missionary biography. If God protected Victor Plymire...is there anything too hard for him?

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the more interesting missionary stories I've read.

[Kay Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful,true story of a man who love the people in Tibet, his trials and victories. I recommend this book whole-heatedly!

[Danielle Mori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely inspiring... not many people are courageous (or faithful) enough to endure the journey Mr. Plymire did