Tag Archives: LDS Literature

A Review of “A Quiet Heart” by Patricia T. Holland

“A Quiet Heart” by Patricia T. Holland is a beautiful book of peace that will help anyone who reads it. It is a book that stood out to me in the catalogue for a year before I purchased it. When I finally did get it, I wished that I bought when I first felt that I should. Patricia T. Holland is the wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. The book is written for women and talks of the ways that women can find peace in their lives. Sister Holland understands the struggles that women face and throughout the book she … Continue reading →

A Review of “Midway to Heaven” by Dean Hughes

One of my favorite books by Dean Hughes is “Midway to Heaven.” This is the story of Ned Stevens, a recently retired and widowed father. His youngest daughter is about to get married. And Ned doesn’t react very well to news. Ned’s antics throughout the book are hilarious. From the moment Liz brings home a new friend, David Markham, Ned realizes that something is seriously wrong. Ned goes to great lengths to discover what it is about David that rubs him the wrong way. He begins by checking out David’s background. He calls old friends that live in the area … Continue reading →

A Review of “Too Good to Be True” by Taunia L. Bean

One book that I have enjoyed reading is “Too Good to Be True” by Taunia L. Bean. This is the story of two girls who grew up together as best friends. Julia has always been very focused on school. She has her goals in life set out before her, and she is determined to get what she wants. This begins to change after she meets Ben. He is a fun loving good looking guy who manages to distract her from her studies long enough for her to fall in love with him. She has a difficult time trying to decide … Continue reading →

A Review of “Foul Play” by Betsy Brannon Green

Betsy Brannon Green is a master of the suspense novel. I have enjoyed every novel that I have read by her. One particularly good novel is “Foul Play.” This is the story of Billie Murphy who works full time for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce as a public relations representative. She also writes novels in her spare time. She has worked hard for a long time and is about to take a much-deserved vacation when a co-worker, Camille, forces Billie to take her spot to show businessmen possible sights for a future plant. While on her trip strange things begin … Continue reading →

A Review of “Turning Point” by Laurel Mouritsen

“Turning Point” By Laurel Mouritsen is an excellent book. It is the story of Savannah Lawrence, a young women who has just graduated from college. She and a friend are on a road trip across the country when a car hits her while she is riding her bike. The accident happens near the town of Nauvoo. While recovering, Savannah becomes intrigued by the spirit of Nauvoo and decides to stay and work for the summer. She spends time with Bridger Caldwell, a member of the church. As her feelings for him grow, she decides that she must begin to investigate … Continue reading →