Gerald N. Lund
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 125 pages Rating: 4.52 | 291 Users | 19 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Work and the Glory 9 volumes |
| Author | : | Gerald N. Lund |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 125 pages |
| Published | : | Best LDS non-fiction 214 books — 265 voters Faith 66 books — 1 voter |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Lds. Lds Fiction. Christianity. Religion. Fiction |
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I read this series in 7th grade. Probably a lot of what drew me into the books were the love stories, and if I reread them again, I might find the love stories simplistic and similar, but I love these books, and I learned SO much about Church history reading them. I've retained a lot of that knowledge and have had reason to be grateful to have learned Church history in a memorable and safe way--meaning the author is a faithful, believing member who didn't shy away from delicate topics but explained them and explored them to my satisfaction. Also, I have a vivid memory of sitting in band class during first-chair selections reading book 6 when the Prophet Joseph died. It tried to be discreet, but I was very close to sobbing.Present Books To The Work and the Glory 9 volumes
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.52 From 291 Users | 19 ReviewsAppraise About Books The Work and the Glory 9 volumes
The books are well-researched, and if not well-written literature, they do a good job of introducing LDS church history. I was a little uncomfortable sometimes with the fictional stretches that were made to tell the history. But I liked most of the characters well enough. Reading the footnotes at the end of each chapter was what I enjoyed best. It was here that the real history could be gleaned from the storytelling.Very cool to learn about Church history through the eyes of a fictional family. A little chick-flickish but enjoyed the series.
Loved them!
Gerald N. Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University. He served for thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, and he served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008. He is a prolific and bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction and is best known for his historical novels, including The Work and the Glory series,
While I loved this series, there were quite a few times I really had to push myself through some dark and dreary passages. Is it wrong that I completely adored the first movie? Probably :) This series is a great way to acquaint yourself with some Church history :)
Loved these books I would love to read them again although I would start with book 2 book 1 is all about chopping down a tree.
I loved these books. It took me forever to decide to read them, but as soon as I started, I could not put them down. I loved the way the author included real stories from the LDS history. The main characters in the book interact with the families and people from history to share the story. As I got further into the books, I was connected with the characters. I honestly cried, laughed, and felt every other emotion the characters felt.
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