The Ultimate Freedom

by John H. Wyndham, Auriel Wyndham Livezey (Introduction)

The Ultimate Freedom by John H. Wyndham is a compelling, true spiritual adventure story that takes place in a Japanese prison camp on Java during the Second World War. The author, a prisoner of war for three years, was first considered a spy and was about to be executed. He prayed for divine direction and was given an unexpected answer which saved his own life, changed the lives of others and even brought about amazing experiences with his captors. Many true stories have been told, such as "Unbroken," and this one is not only true, but enters a new dimension of war experience. The spiritual dimension the author had recourse to is what sets this account apart from all others. The spiritual adventure continues after the war with issues of employment and income being solved through the author's spiritual resources. The account of ANZAC Day alone will astound and move you to tears! A must-read war story!

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Are you thinking? Or do you just think you're thinking?"

This handy little self-interrogative is going to stick with me.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating to discover this book so close after reading 'Words that Move Mountains', by E W Kenyon and finding Wyndham's source book by Mary Baker Eddy, 'Science and Healing'....

I am not at present prepared to see these as coincidence!

I have known for a long time the 'power of positive thinking' but had not looked into Christian Science before.

I have some thinking to do...

It is as short read - just a couple hours..

[Wendy Griffiths · Rating 3 out of 5]

Initially I found the first half quite uplifting and I thought it was biographical of John Wyndham (the author of Day of the Triffids) , but then as I’ve realised the Preface ‘biological facts’ didn’t match him, I now assume it’s another John Wyndham entirely! The second half I found less so and somewhat conceited with his belief that god would always help him.

[Kaaren Scanio · Rating 5 out of 5]

terrific

This man has a true grasp on what deep thinking means. He doesn’t meditate, he takes mental action and then pours in Love. Definitely a book to think about and ponder and then follow his example.

[Kameba78 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful, critical, even more relevant for today.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An inspiring account of how a dedicated Christian Scientist applied this Science to every experience in his life.

[Forked Radish]

Not John “Triffids” Wyndham.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short book, with a lot of punch! the author was a prisoner of war in Indonesia for three years, and went on to become a CS practitioner and teacher. it was interesting to see how he came to recognize that his thoughts were actually influencing his life. Once he learned to "control thought" in his confinement, he was able to go through that experience with some amazing demonstrations. there were two especially good ideas I got from the book:
1. resist the human mind's limiting suggestions - we don't have to accept the thought that something is impossible, or that we're not good enough, or that someone else is "just that way"
2. "I learned that supply truly comes from God, that it may come through people but not from people..."

[Janet M Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring reading.

Great to read how this fellow kept himself and others together during very trying times. He was able to live and care for his family by relying on God's love and principles.

[Sharda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely experience I must say...