"The Pilgrim's progress is the story of John Bunyan's experience as a Chritian, but it represents the journey of all Christians.The story vividly explores biblical themes as we follow Christiana and her brothers on their journey to the Celestial City. One of the repeated themes in Part II is, 'the bitter must come before the sweet.' John Bunyan understood this, as he spent twelve bitter years in jail because of his commitment to follow Christ. Yet now Bunyan is with his Savior enjoying the sweet reward of his faithful service to God."--Page 9.