Let's try not to neglect these virtues

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	• Standing for Something: 10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes Gordon B. Hinckley Three Rivers Press, 2001 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 118 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Another good source of advice

If more people followed the ideas in this book, the world would be a better place, filled with better people, and thus a more pleasant place to live!

Let's try not to neglect these virtues

I was raised by great parents who taught me most of these virtues, not only by teaching, but also by example; so I know that they work. As with most people, I find myself lacking and find that I need reminders from time to time of these basic principles of happiness. Gordon B. Hinckley has done a great job of articulating and providing a compelling argument for these ten virtues. It has caused me to reflect on my life and make resolutions to improve where I need to, and to teach my children those same things. Any book that does this for me is worth reading.

I also loved his discussion on the guardians of virtue; marriage and family. I agree that the secret to a great society is to have strong families anchored by a strong marriage. I strongly recommend this book for anyone willing to be reminded of such important points.

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Remembering - that is the key

It is true that this book discusses basic virtues with which we are quite familiar. But it does not pretend to do any different. It's what the purpose of the book is -- to present basic virtues and remind us of their importance to our happiness.

I find it interesting how many people are expecting the prophets to say something earth-shattering. Whenever I read the scriptures the words of the prophets of old are essentially always the say. At least in their essence, the core of their message is the same. There are prophets who do bear some terrible news and speak of great things and destructions, that is true. But these things come because God's people have abandoned him and gotten away from basic virtues. What the prophets of old are doing is no different from what the prophets today are doing -- reminding us to live right at all times. Remembering is what our job here on earth is. Remembering the good virtues, the commandments and the teachings and doing them.

President Hinckley is doing nothing less than that. It is a great reminder of what we need to focus on in our daily lives and what the world is trying to get us away from. Great book.

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***** More than 5 stars ******

I love the book. It's very inspiring. I hope everyone will have the chance to read it. It strengthens my conviction that the values and standards should remain constant and true "like the North Star."

I'm better because of this book

Wonderful! Being happy doesn't have to be so complicated. This book is so well written. I use it as a reference often. I also use it to cheer me up. It reminds me not to get caught up in the world. I have given this as a gift many times. Thank you. Mr. Hinckley. It was fabulous!

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In this national bestseller, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, has created a classic look at the values that can change our world--and how to stand up for them. Drawing on anecdotes from his much-admired life of faith and service, as well as examples from American culture today, he examines ten virtues that have always illuminated the path to a better world: love, honesty, morality, civility, learning, forgiveness and mercy, thrift and industry, gratitude, optimism, and faith. He then shows how the two guardians of virtue--marriage and the family--can keep us on that path, even in difficult times. Standing for Something is an inspiring blueprint for what we all can do--as individuals, as a nation, and as a world community--to rediscover the values and virtues that have historically made us strong and that will lead us to a brighter future.

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