A Return to Virtue
10 best books like A Return to Virtue (Elaine S. Dalton): Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society, Women of Faith in the Latter Days: Volume One, 1775-1820, The Beginning of Better Days: Divine Instruction to Women from the Prophet Joseph Smith, A Quiet Heart, House of Learning: Getting More from Your Temple Experience, Life's Lessons Learned: Personal Reflections, Consider the Blessings, Mothers of the Prophets, One Drop at a Time, 21 Principles: Divine Truths to Help You Live By the Spirit
Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society
| Author | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
I was very excited to get this book and start reading it, because I think women in the LDS church desperately need resources like this book where they can look to examples of strong, inspiring women. I loved the chapters about the beginning of Relief Society and the chapter on Visiting Teaching, however...
Women of Faith in the Latter Days: Volume One, 1775-1820
| Author | Richard E. Turley Jr. |
| ISBN | 1606410334 |
When I first started reading I was a little disappointed in the format. I was expecting a little more of a narrative and the "biographical sketch" and then "life experiences" that each chapter was sectioned out, I thought, at first, was a little redundant. Once I got over it, I was swept away by these women's...
| Author | Sheri Dew |
| ISBN | 1606418513 |
I picked this up while I was reading "The Book of Mormon Girl" with the plan to read it immediately after. I'm so glad I did. This book, for me, was packed with inspiration and guidance and so much that I couldn't process it all in one reading. It's the sort of book that needs to be read repeatedly and cross references...
| Author | Patricia T. Holland |
| ISBN | 1573458015 |
April 21, 2014 review (2nd reading): What I find amazing about this little book is that a large portion of it is not relevant to me and I STILL get a great, great deal out of this book. This book was written by a leader within the LDS faith for other Mormons and I'm an evangelical Christian; and so many of the...
| Author | M. Richard Walker |
| ISBN | 1606411012 |
This book was written by a husband and wife but some reason, her name--Kathleen Walker--is not included as co-author. Kathleen is one of President Gordon B.Hinckley's daughters. Richard and Kathleen both lost their spouses, found and married each other and were then called as President and Matron...
| Author | Dallin H. Oaks |
| ISBN | 1609089316 |
I have learned things that have shaped my life and teachings, including some things of the heart not previously shared, writes Elder Dallin H. Oaks in the introduction to this unique book. "This is an autobiography of learning and application rather than a compendium of doctrine." Masterfully blending...
If you ask people what they love most about President Thomas S. Monson’s teaching style, chances are they’ll say something about the personal experiences he relates. The accounts President Monson shares are always true, taken from his own life or the real lives of other people. Those warm, memorable...
| Author | Leonard J. Arrington |
| ISBN | 1573459143 |
Come to know and love the mothers of the latter- day prophets in the pages of Mothers of the Prophets. Your testimony will be strengthened as you see how the Lord sent each of his prophets to a home with a mother to love, nurture, and teach helping to prepare that child to eventually lead the Church in this...
Do you sometimes wonder if your little efforts could possibly make any difference at all? Consider a simple example from nature.
Honey is “one of the foods that includes all the substances— enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water—necessary to sustain life,” writes Elder M. Russell...
21 Principles: Divine Truths to Help You Live By the Spirit
| Author | Richard G. Scott |
| ISBN | 1609075269 |
“As you seek spiritual knowledge, search for principles,” counsels Elder Richard G. Scott. “Principles are concentrated truth, packaged for application to a wide variety of circumstances.”
In this exciting book, Elder Scott offers 21 principles distilled from his life experiences....
“And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend” (Exodus 33:11).
Is it possible to talk with God as Moses did—face to face? This is not only what we long for, but what God also ardently desires. For Moses that may have meant an actual physical encounter, but for...
Focused: Staying on Track, One Choice at a Time
In her first book, Olympic silver medalist Noelle Pikus-Pace shares ten vital lessons that have been instrumental to her success—in sports and in life. From overcoming devastating injuries to pursuing her dreams despite feelings of inadequacy and loneliness to maintaining her values in the face...
Created for Greater Things
| Author | Jeffrey R. Holland |
| ISBN | 1606419404 |
I believe we have all been created for greater things than we can comprehend, writes Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. But such accomplishments are not achieved by fierce competitiveness, calculated one-up-manship, or cold indifference to others. True greatness will always be predicated upon love, respect,...
Power to Become: Spiritual Patterns for Pressing Forward with a Steadfastness in Christ (Spiritual Patterns, #3)
| Author | David A. Bednar |
| ISBN | 1609078594 |
As followers of Christ, our desire is to become like Him. In fact, we have been commanded to do so. But how?In Power to Become, Elder David A. Bednar explores how the Savior makes possible His divine commission, "Therefore I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect"...
Mothering with Spiritual Power: Book of Mormon Inspirations for Raising a Righteous Family
| Author | Debra Sansing Woods |
| ISBN | 1599550598 |
Mothering with Spiritual Power is an eloquent and heartfelt book that speaks to mothers of the sacred nature of motherhood and the awesome spiritual power available to them through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using twenty-five favorite Book of Mormon scriptures as inspiration, Debra Woods shows...
Through His Eyes: Rethinking What You Believe About Yourself
| Author | Virginia H. Pearce |
| ISBN | 1606412426 |
What do you believe about yourself? Is there any clutter in your mind and heart that keeps you from getting to the truth? Chances are, it s time to do some spring cleaning a little discovering, sorting, sifting, and discarding in your personal belief box. Why? Our beliefs drive our emotions and actions....
Bad Guys of the Book of Mormon
| Author | Dennis Gaunt |
| ISBN | 1609080580 |
From the Publisher
The Book of Mormon is full of heroes—Nephi, Alma the Younger, Abinadi, Captain Moroni—and we read about their lives, looking for lessons that will help us be more like them. But for every good guy in the Book of Mormon, there is a bad guy as well—Laman and Lemuel, Korihor,...
Faith: The Essence of True Religion
| Author | Gordon B. Hinckley |
| ISBN | 0875792707 |
This was a wonderful book. I read it immediately following General Conference weekend, so I guess it was a continuation of a spiritual high. :) It was written by President Gordon B. Hinckley, who passed away in January, which was very sad but you have to know how happy he is to be home. Reading this book was...
Savior & the Serpent: Unlocking the Doctrine of the Fall
| Author | Alonzo L. Gaskill |
| ISBN | 1590385217 |
Perhaps no doctrine has been more misunderstood, and no historical event more misinterpreted, than the Fall of Adam and Eve. Many Christians assume it was an evil, unnecessary act. Even among Latter-day Saints, there are competing views and questions about what happened in Eden: Why did God give Adam...
| Author | Henry B. Eyring |
| ISBN | 1609074637 |
When a young Henry B. Eyring would complain that things were hard, his mother would advise him, “If you are on the right path, it will always be uphill.” To choose the Lord’s way is to choose higher ground.
Similar to President Henry B. Eyring’s bestselling classic To Draw Closer to God,...
Better Than You Think You Are
A comforting message of hope to anyone who has ever wondered if she measures upWhen we feel the need for encouragement, when we wonder about our worth or ability, we need a little reassuring note or whisper in the ear, "You are better than you think you are." This book offers that needed boost, acknowledging...
| Author | Wendy Watson Nelson |
In Covenant Keepers, Wendy Watson Nelson uses pure doctrine, and examples of those who have taken the Lord at His word and put His doctrine to the test, to offer us invigorating insights into our baptismal, sacramental, and temple covenants.Sister Nelson invites us to consider how our covenants can...
