Saturday, August 14, 2004

Pioneers, Zealots, and German Soldiers

Ok. I've always wanted to make a list of books that I've read, with my thoughts on each one. I thought this is a perfect place to do it! This list is going to be books related to my faith. They are either about the history of the church, or fiction written by and about Mormons. These first books are non-fiction.
  • Believing Christ, by Stephen Robinson
  • The Peacegiver, by James Ferrell
  • Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
  • Jesus the Christ, by Talmage
  • Infinite Atonement, by Callister
  • Spiritual Survival in the Last Days, by Yorgason
  • Way to Be, by Hinckley
  • Standing for Something, by Hinckley
  • To Draw Closer to God, by Eyering
  • Miracle of Forgiveness, by Kimball
  • Marvelous Work and a Wonder, by Richards
  • Our Search for Happiness, by Ballard
  • One More Strain of Praise, by Maxwell
  • Perfection Pending, by Nelson
  • Teach Ye Diligently, by Packer
  • Teaching by the Spirit, by Cook
  • The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother

  • We'll Find the Place, by Richard Bennett

This was a very good book detailing the journey of the first pioneer company to settle the salt lake valley, the one that included Brigham Young. What caught my attention most was how much many of the pioneers saw the importance of what they were doing. Some considered the group an acutal - not just symbolic - latter-day Israel. I am so greatful for the journey and sacrifice they made.

The following books are LDS fiction, LDS humor, or historical fiction.

  • Adam's Story, by Jack Weyland
  • The Alliance, by Gerald Lund
  • One in Thine Hand, by Gerald Lund
  • Baptists at Our Barbeque, by Robert Farrell Smith
  • Capitain Matrimony, by Robert Farrell Smith
  • Never Can Say Goodbye, by Robert Farrell Smith
  • The Trust Williams Trilogy, by Robert Farrell Smith
  • Midway to Heaven, by Dean Hughes
  • Children of the Promise series, (5 books) by Dean Hughes
  • Hearts of the Children series, (4 books) by Dean Hughes
  • The Work and the Glory series,(9 books) by Gerald Lund
  • The Fishers of Men serires,(3 books) by Gerlad Lund
  • The Promised Land, Vol. 1: Pillar of Fire, by David Wolley
  • Lifted Up, by Guy Galli

Oops, I've run out of time. I'll start this list up again later.

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