Pillar of Light: A Historical Novel (Work and the Glory, Vol 1)

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Summary: Excellent reading
Review: The entire "The Work and the Glory" series is absolutely excellent. The author has placed fictional characters into true historical events in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, yielding a book that is both highly entertaining and educating. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty in researching his subject, providing detailed accounts of what is true, what is fictional, and the sources from which his research is derived. Anyone interested in pioneer life will love this series. I generally do not enjoy reading, but I could not put these books down. There are 9 volumes in the series, and I read them all in two months! Truly excellent literature.

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Summary: Wonderful! I couldn't wait to finish to read the remaining
Review: The Work and the Glory series is an inspiring set of books, especially for me because I am studying the Doctrine and Covenants in seminary.

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Summary: Justin's Great Book
Review: The Work and The Glory: A Pillar of Light is the first in a series of books that tells how the Mormon Church was organized. It is told through a fictional family, the Steeds. This family goes through many tribulations and hardships because of their membership in the Church. The Steeds are friends with some of the key people in the organization of the Mormon Church.
I really liked this book becuase it is very exciting, and always captivating. Gerald N. Lund is a great author, and is very good at making a boring subject into and exciting novel. I would recommend this book to anyone of any age.

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Summary: Great!
Review: This book describes the history of the Church wonderfully and gives history a great thing to read.

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Summary: FANTASTIC!!!
Review: This book is EXCELLENT!!! GREAT way to start out the series; really gets you putting yourself in the place of the Mormon Pioneers!! It is FABULOUSLY written!!

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Summary: Indiscribable!
Review: This book is indiscribable there is no word great enough to describe it. Gerald N. Lund is fantastic in his description of the early days of the church and the story of the Steeds gets you all wrapped up in it! I am on the fourth book now and as soon as I'm finished with the series I plan to go back to the beggining and start it all over again!

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Summary: Wonderful Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This book was beyond compare to any other book that I have ever read!!! It carries you step by step through the joy, pain, and struggling of the pioneers' lives. It has taught me many things about true love and virtue, but most of all, it has helped me to see that I would do anything for my church--The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I know with all of my heart that my religion is true!

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Summary: Excellent way to learn lds history
Review: This book was wonderful I can remember the wonderful feeling I had reading it. I couldn't put it down. I have read all 9 volumes, and each one is so exciting. I just couldn't put them down once I started. This book helped me to learn more about the prophet Joseph Smith and his struggle in bringing forth the restoration. This is a book that can be enjoyed by member and non-members. I think it really teaches a lot along with being very entertaining.

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Summary: A book to learn by and enjoy.
Review: This book, the first in a series of nine (so far) is a great way for anyone interested to learn about the history of the Mormon church. With it's captivating story of a family going through the struggles of the founders of this controversial faith, this book allows the readers to get involved with the history and take part in the wonder. The reader can almost forget that they are learning as they get inside the minds of the complex and interesting characters in the Steed family. You will feel like you know these people when you finish. You will find yourself amazed at how fast the 600 pages went by and will immediately strat searching for the next installment.

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Summary: Great Historical Fiction
Review: This series is a page turner! As you read, you become so connected to the Steed family that you can't wait to find out what happens next! I recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of the Mormon church.