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utalan's review
4.0
This would be a good daily devotional. Audio book is a harder format for it, but I still thought it was very good.
jasonlaw77's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
bilbro's review against another edition
5.0
Imitatio inspired the likes of St Thérèse of Lisieux, Pope John XXIII, Thomas Merton and others. I won’t be returning this to my bookshelf, instead it’ll sit on my bedside table so it can be mediated on a daily basis.
lectorliber04's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! Although written hundreds of years ago it is as relevant today as it was then. Its target audience might have been priests but who doesn't need advise about your spiritual life, your lack of faith or prayer, suffering, adoration? Even gossip and toxic people are tackle in this fantastic book. The section about adoration was superb. A truly fantastic book.
musicdeepdive's review against another edition
4.0
The other top reviewers are right: it's not so much Biblical philosophy as it is a real shot in the ass, a splash of water to the face, however you want to think of it. Not a starting point to theology IMO, but essential as a follow-up reading.
gbdill's review
2.0
I tried reading this classic, but just couldn't bring myself to finish it. There were certainly a lot of great quotes in it. But, I found the content too dark, lacking joy, very gloomy, with a strong focus on mortification of the soul. This is clearly a Catholic book (duh), with a focus on external deeds and works. Kempis also emphasizes being a hermit, staying away from "worldly" people and not associating with the things of this world. Then, I must ask, how does one possibly communicate the Gospel to those who need Christ the most if we are to stay away from them and their environs? How is the Gospel lived out and modeled to those who are seeking and observing if we are to stay locked in our chambers all day? The Imitation of Christ is clearly a product of Middle Ages Europe, with an emphasis on self-sanctification, mortification of the soul, and Roman Catholic monasticism. Not that it's bad or wrong, but it just doesn't seem to jive with the Christ that I have come to know as a believer.
pocketvolcano's review
5.0
I can see why this is considered a classic of Christian literature. Beautifully written and a great addition to any bookshelf.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful book that I will be reading as often as I can. It is easy to see why this book is considered a classic, with its reflections and prayers after every chapter.