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The Great and Terrible Fury & Light 5 reviews
Chris Stewart
Deseret Book, 2007
The series keeps getting better
My only complaint is that it was too short. I guess that is a pretty good sign that I enjoyed the book.
Stewart ties up several threads of the story, yet leaves enough room for a 5th in the series. The characters progress, new ones are introduced, and the action increases. The end foreshadowed that the "bad guys" would soon get their due.
If you like the concept of the first books, you'll ...
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The Work and the Glory, Vol. 6: Praise to the Man
Gerald N. Lund
Deseret Book Company, 2006
Written with a dramatic intensity and an eye for historical detail that thousands of readers have come to appreciate in previous volumes, Praise to the Man — volume 6 in the series The Work and the Glory — follows the story of the restored Church and of the ficitonal Steed family from the summer of 1841 to the summer of 1844. Several momentous events take place during this period in Church history: Nauvoo becomes a well-established city; the ...
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Mormon Scientist: The Life and Faith of Henry Eyring 3 reviews
Henry J. Eyring
Deseret Book, 2008
Fusing Faith & Science
Henry Eyring fused science and religion. He never felt that his faith and profession were at odds. On the contrary, he felt that science enhanced his faith, and vice versa. I was impressed not only with Dr. Eyring's profession of faith and science, but I was amazed at his level of active involvement in each of them. He led Mormon congregations and scientific organizations, gave faith-promoting ...
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THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE : POWERFUL LESSONS IN PERSONAL CHANGE1 review
Stephen R. Covey
Deseret Book Company, 2007
Powerful Concepts to Live by!
The ideas in this book are powerful, not so much because they are new (these aren't new ideas), but the way they are clearly and logically organized. By keeping the habits of highly effective people to "7" Stephen Covey helps provide achievable goals for people to strive towards. The seven habits are:
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 3: Put first things ...
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The Holy Secret6 reviews
James L. Ferrell
Deseret Book, 2008
How To Gain A Greater Love and Appreciation of Holy Things
I enjoyed this book even more than reading The Peacegiver. While the Peacegiver invited me to consider the role of the Atonement in the context of love and forgiveness in my closest relationships, The Holy Secret gently invited me to consider holiness in the context of my covenant relationship with Diety. Do I truly love holy things? If not, why not? What can I do about it?
The book skillfully ...
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The Work and the Glory, Vol. 3: Truth Will Prevail9 reviews
Gerald N. Lund
Deseret Book Company, 2006
One of the best series in the world!
These books were amazing! It's as if the author almost convinces you that you were there. I'm a little picky when it comes to books, but I can definately tell you that this is one that I feel in love with. There were nights when I'd stay up until 4 in the morning reading-- and that's as a teenager in high school! I completely recommend everyone to read this, for it's hard to find books that are ...
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The Parenting Breakthrough: Real-Life Plan to Teach Kids to Work, Save Money, and Be Truly Independent28 reviews
Merrilee Browne Boyack
Deseret Book Company, 2005
Hospitals should give out this book to every new parent!
I'm just glad I read this book while my children are still young. Now I get to use all of Merilee's fabulous ideas from the start! This book reads so quickly too and the ideas don't require anything but the desire to have your children be truly, deeply happy in life. I love how she discusses our society's misinterpretation of self-esteem. True self-esteem comes from true self-sufficiency -- ...
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Great and Terrible:From the End of Heaven (Great and Terrible)2 reviews
Chris Stewart
Deseret Book, 2008
AWESOME!
This book continues the legacy of Chris Stewart created with "The Great and The Terrible." His writing style is such that the reader feels he is in the moment of the story - leaves you waiting for the next installment!
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Believing Christ the Parable of the Bicycle and Other Good News15 reviews
Stephen E. Robinson
Deseret Book Co, 1992
Ever wish you could start over again.....
This book will explain how to get rid of the baggage you carry around with you that keeps you depressed and feeling like a failure. It will change your mind and your heart and fill it with hope. Don't give up on life until you've read it. It's one of the most influential books you will ever read.
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The Work and the Glory, Vol. 1: Pillar of Light2 reviews
Gerald N. Lund
Deseret Book Company, 2004
Wonderful Story especially for LDS
I loved this book and the minute i got it, i read it again! This tells the story of Joseph Smith's translation of the gold plates. He recieved a message from God that the plates were buried in a hill and that he was to retrieve them and translate them into the book soon to be know as The Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith is attacked by mobs throughout the book. But that's just the side story. The ...
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The Work and the Glory, Vol. 5: A Season of Joy
Gerald N. Lund
Deseret Book Company, 2006
The popular, award-winning series The Work and the Glory continues with A Season of Joy, which literally spans the globe as it follows the story of the restored Church and the fictional Steed family through two eventful years (1839-1841). It is a season of rejuvenationas, after the horrors of the Missouri persecutions, the Saints find refuge across the Mississippi in Illinois, where they found the city of Nauvoo. Their community grows ...
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I Am a Mother7 reviews
Jane Clayson Johnson
Deseret Book, 2007
The BEST book a mom could read!
I thought that Jane was right on! I agreed with everything she said and I thought that her person stories added something special. Yes, she is not the average LDS mom, but that doesn't mean that she doesn't know what she's talking about.
I could sense the humility and love for the Lord that she has from reading her words. I am going to start giving this book to every new mom I know, and some ...
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My First Book of Mormon Stories3 reviews
Deana Draper Buck
Deseret Book Company, 2001
My First BOM Stories
Our kids just love this. It's simple and easy to remember. We read about 4 pages a night and then review everything with them the next evening before we read the next 4 pages. They always remember the stories. Our children are 4 yrs old and 6 yrs old. I would highly recommend this as a good introduction to the Book of Mormon for children.
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The John Bytheway Collection
John Bytheway
Deseret Book, 2008
Now, for the first time, Bytheway fans can find ten of John's bestselling audio talks all on CD in one convenient collection. Inspire the whole family with these ten Bytheway favorites: -Whose Values Do You Values? - First Solo -Get an Attitude! -The Tour de Family -Turn Off the TV and Get a Life! -Five Scriptures That Will Help You Get Through Almost Anything -No-Brainers -Rough Start, Great Finish -Weed Your Brain, Grow Your ...
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Following Christ: The Parable of the Divers and More Good News2 reviews
Stephen E. Robinson
Deseret Book Company, 2004
Just as good as the first volume
This is essentially the second volume of Robinson's Believing Christ. And it is just as good as the first volume which deals with issues of salvation and how one can be saved. This one is focused on the "enduring to the end" part, the day to day life and how to hang in there and face all the challenges that come our way. It's an encouraging piece of work that helps one understand more of what ...
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Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy2 reviews
Richard G. Scott
Deseret Book, 2007
Captivating
Richard G. Scott not only speaks but writes exceptionally well. This book flat out makes you want to be a better individual.
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The Work and the Glory, Vol. 4: Thy Gold to Refine6 reviews
Gerald N. Lund
Deseret Book Company, 2006
Incredible - It'll change you forever.
I had never before understood the true hardships that the early Saints had gone through, as well as the ramifications that their faith has on me, as a Saint today. I am free to worship as I please because of their sacrifice - a sacrifice I did not understand until I read this book in the series.
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The Great and Terrible, Vol. 3: The Second Sun (Stewart, Chris, Great and Terrible, V. 3.)5 reviews
Chris Stewart
Deseret Book Company, 2005
Ambitious
I've been enjoying the "Great and Terrible" series and this one is probably my favorite of the first three. I should be starting the fourth book soon, hopefully before I forget all of the main characters.
But this one seemed to focus a lot more on the politics of what was happening behind the scenes and setting up for the final, explosive ending to this book (not the series). The other ...
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The Temple: Where Heaven Meets Earth
Truman G. Madsen
Deseret Book, 2008
In his youth,Truman Madsen watched his grandparents take their large family to the temple almost every week. Decades later, a friend said, " Your spiritual life began with the temple and everything since has flowed from that." The messages in this book attest to his love of temples. The author of many bestselling books and CDs, Truman teaches how we can gain access to the light and truth offered in the temple. He discusses the relationship of ...
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