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Tina Marlar’s family seems to have it all. Her parents, Frank and Carmen, are loving and supportive of Tina and her older sister Kim. However, Frank carries a secret of eternal importance.

When Tina dies in a car accident, she is surprised to meet Lucille, the paternal grandmother she never knew. She also discovers her father had once been a member of the LDS Church, but had long ago abandoned his faith and extended family.

Despite opposition in Spirit Prison, Tina embraces the gospel. Now her only hope of being baptized and crossing into Paradise lies with her family. It is her mission to bring her family to the truth.

Can a spirit have much influence on the living? Kim has already started searching out the gospel on her own. Carmen has never been religious, but she can’t understand Frank’s anger toward Kim’s LDS friends. It will take one very determined spirit, and a missionary who follows spiritual promptings, to bring Frank’s secret out in the open, and save all of their souls.

This newest novel from the author of the Emma Trilogy will both inspire and entertain you as Tina’s quest comes to a surprising conclusion. ... Read more

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In good condition
Book may have been in good condition when shipped but was damaged somewhat in shipping. Good deal for the price.

Wonderful spiritual read.
This book is a wonderful spiritual read for anyone that enjoys reading Christian fiction.

I was surprised to learn how much of the LDS belief's are very similiar to what I have learned from the King James Bible.

It is perfectly delightful and gives one reason to pause and think about life and eternity.

Worth reading!

Chasing Paradise
I am not LDS, so some of the ideas were very new to me. I really enjoyed the concept of the deceased making contact with the living and the afterlife depictions. Grabbed me on the first page and didn't let me go until the last page!

Chasing Paradise
This book gives you a lot to think about.Even after I finished it I had to ask myself if it was fiction or not.Gave me a lot to think about.Couldn't put it down.I recommend it for a good read. ... Read more

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Verily this is the word of the Lord, that the city New Jerusalem shall be built by the gathering of the saints . . . (D&C 84:4)

In the near future, Tad and Emma North and their children live in a United States that is growing increasingly wicked. The Norths and their extended family notice that many Latter-day Saints are being deceived by alluring temptations, and they wonder how much longer the Lord will allow American society to continue its downward spiral.

Then comes an invitation from Church leaders for the Saints to gather together. This invitation isn’t well-accepted—and even openly mocked—but those faithful Church members who trust in the Lord soon find themselves accomplishing monumental tasks. Join these humble yet heroic Saints as they embark on an unprecedented journey to build New Jerusalem.

The Great Gathering, the first novel in the Standing in Holy Places series, paints a vivid picture of exciting prophesied events that still must occur before the Second Coming. If you have an interest in what awaits the members of the LDS Church, this series should definitely be on your reading list! ... Read more

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LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED
The events in the last days before Christ comes are not all doom and gloom.This book confirms what I have always felt, which is those who follow the Lord and prepare themselves to be obedient to what they have been counseled to do will find great joy and excitement as the Lord prepares the world for his return.Although told from a fictional point, I believe the author has prayerfully considered and has received inspiration for what he has written.I'm not saying things will happen exactly as Mr. Daybell says or written.However, I believe the feelings, choices, experiences will be very similar.I know I felt the holy ghost very strong as I read these books.People like Chad Daybell are being used as a instrument in the Lord's hands to prepare his people for when these events as told to us in scripture will become reality.Thank you Brother Daybell for the blessings you have certainly brought into my life as I have read these books (can't wait for book 4).I feel a greater sense of joy and excitement about the last days as I have ready these books.

Awesome author
I completely love all the books in this series!It feels like you're right there, which means I feel like the end of the world is here for a few days.Very well written and keeps you hooked in!It's very real and things could happen a lot like this!

Awesome book, very well done!
The author has taken his time to masterfully weave in the finer points of LDS doctrine into these books, Just when I thought he'd missed something huge, he brought it into the main storyline. My mother is a non member with a healthy interest in apocalyptic literature, I have been looking for ways to turn her on to a faithful prospective on apocalyptic stories.. I see this as the least confrontational. I recommend this book at the top of my list of LDS fiction. The author appeals to all audiences... ... Read more

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Is a celebrity or athlete that you admire on an LDS Top 5 chart?

Inside you will find that some of the world’s best-known people are actually LDS! This book’s main purpose is to recognize the great accomplishments of some very talented members of the LDS Church. The author has compiled dozens of charts, and each listing includes an entertaining paragraph of how the ranking was determined.

Discover the rankings of:
• Movie and TV celebrities
• National recording stars
• LDS-based musicians
• Professional sports heroes
• College athletes
• Inventors and businessmen
• Political leaders

You will also find sections on:
• BYU sports
• LDS-based movies
• Church growth worldwide

Each chart is filled with fun, interesting tidbits, and written with a dash of humor. So dive in! You’ll be sure to say, “I didn’t know that!” on nearly every page. ... Read more

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As the Emma Trilogy begins, Emma Dalton is eager to have a memorable summer before starting college at BYU, and she gets her wish.Emma's desire to uncover the truth about a mysterious ancestor sends her on an errand for the Lord in a place she's never imagined- the untamed West of the 1860s.A chance meeting with Brigham Young puts her on track to find the answers she seeks, and his guidance helps her locate her ancestors.But to unlock her secret, she must first survive a dangerous trip to lawless Denver and escape evil men seeking to destroy her mission. ... Read more

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Eh...
I did not exactly want to beat my head against a brick wall wilst reading this book, but it still left a lot to be desired. Another sample of LDS fiction that tries to be nothing more than a book involving LDS themes. It's especially sad when one considers that so much more could have been done with it.

Emma is your typical modern Mormon girl, struggling with faith and all the usual problems of contemporary LDS life but without any of realism and emotion. Through strange occurances she is transported back into the past where she finds a way to solve a geneaology mystery.

It's a cute enough story, and that plot isn't horrible, but the characters are so flat and the story so contrived that it's difficult to be half-way impressed. ... Read more

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It has been a remarkable year since the Saints arrived in Independence, Missouri to establish New Jerusalem. Now it has become a rapidly growing city as Saints from around the world come to Zion. It is a time of relative peace, but there are still several important events that must take place before the Second Coming.

Join the members of the North, Dalton and Brown families as they participate in such memorable events as the dedication of the New Jerusalem Temple, and the discovery and return of the Ten Lost Tribes.

As the Saints devise a plan to regain Salt Lake City from the evil leader Sherem and to create cities of Zion throughout the Rocky Mountains, the Coalition forces have regrouped and are planning another attack that will affect the entire world.

The Rise of Zion, the third novel in the bestelling Standing in Holy Places series, paints a vivid picture of exciting prophesied events that still must occur before the Second Coming. If you have an interest in what awaits the members of the LDS Church, this series should definitely be on your reading list! ... Read more

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A very, Very, VERY Mormon book
This third book in Daybell's last days series is EXTREMELY Mormon. What I mean is that it studiously avoids any real conflict or graphic portrayal of reality and paints an extremely rosy picture. Daybell's style is very clear and easy to read, but he tends to skim over the surface of almost everything, so the novel reads more like a summary of events than like a full-bodied dramatized treatment that really comes to life.

Still, I found myself sticking with it to find out what happened, even if everything comes very easily to God's righteous people, for whom America is basically depopulated now, leaving the Mormons free to build a huge City of Zion full of gold-plated temples and suburban homes with new carpet and computers.

I like what Daybell does with the ten lost tribes of Israel in this book. Otherwise, it falls pretty flat for me. There's some goofy humor I didn't much enjoy, particularly involving one of the Three Nephites. I wish he would slow down and really render the story with more details, conflict, and drama. For the plot this novel covers, it should be almost twice as long if Daybell were really fleshing everything out properly. This novel seems ideal for about an 11-year-old reader, not an adult looking for anything approaching a deep, nuanced, realistic, fully rendered treatment of an endlessly fascinating topic.

Save your money.....
I had high hopes for this series ofbooks after reading the other reviews.I love end of the world, last days type of books, and the beginning of book 1 of this series started off ok.However, as it progressed, it seemed to be a complilation of other LDS last days series that I had read.The plot seemed very simplistic and there was very little character development.As you read through Books 2 and 3, his timeline seems to deteriorate and the author contridictes himself a couple of times reagarding this.
As for charactor development, don't look for the women to play much of a role in the story.By the time you reach book 3, they are basically background players while the men are the main story, which really isn't much.I also noticed he ends up overlapping two characters and meshing their stories together, which I thought was quite amusing. I found his version of the last days rather black and white, you are either good or bad.The bad people go away and the Mormons are left in peace to build New Jeruselem.Little bit riduculos to me.
Save your money.These books are Utah publishing and culture at its silliest.

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Volume 3 in the best-selling Tiny Talks series is based on the 2003 Primary theme: "I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Everything a good Primary presentation needs is contained here-an interesting talk with a valuable message, a scripture, and a visual aid reference. Tiny Talks is a great resource for Family Home Evening as well. ... Read more

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The author of the acclaimed Emma Trilogy switches gears in this non-fiction account of his years working as a cemetery sexton.

In this entertaining book readers will meet such characters as a lock-picking ghost, a coffin-chasing cow, a rock band with boorish graveside manners, and Mrs. Robinson, whose leg preceded her to the grave.

Each chapter gives a behind-the-scenes look at different aspects of a sexton's world, including cemetery blunders, meddling spirits, bizarre events, and efforts to outfox the Grim Reaper.

Written in a humorous, tongue-in-cheek style, this collection of the author's actual graveyard adventures is a curiously uplifting book you won't be able to put down-or ever forget! ... Read more

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Great
Thank you, I recieved the book in a timeley manner and it was in great shape!

Not so much
Unfortunately, I didn't find much reading pleasure in this book. The book covered some very basic details of cemeteries and the mourning process.

Really interesting book!
This was a fun and interesting read for me of the goings on of what happens in a cemetery.My dad is a sexton and he is the quiet type, so this was fun to read and learn all sorts of information out.

Couldn't Put it Down
One of the first draws I had to "One Foot in the Grave: Secrets of a Cemetery Sexton" by Chad Daybell was a review by none other than Find A Grave founder, Jim Tipton.

Tipton writes:

"Finally, a book that glibly exposes the often funny, always poignant truth behind the life of an undertaker."

Touche. Daybell writes about his tenure as cemetery sexton for the local burial grounds of a small community in Utah nestled in the Rocky Mountains. In his five years as sexton, and preceding two years as a part time worker there, Daybell experienced a number of interesting, quirky, and usually fascinating occurrences. It's hard to tell which stories were more strange - those involving the living or those involving the dearly departed!

You'll find anecdotes of both in Daybell's charming and frank expose on the life of a dedicated cemetery worker. I often found myself shaking my head in disbelief or laughing right out loud at some of the bizarre tales Daybell shared about kooky people and restless spirits. Some of his tales are touching, while others are outright scary (I'll admit to a number of chills, and I'm fairly unshakable).

I thoroughly enjoyed this romp through a cemetery worker's life, and the trials, tribulations, ups and downs, scares and smiles that go along with it. Daybell's website's blurb about the book, "This is a collection of true graveyard stories you won't be able to put down", is not false advertising in the least. I read it in one sitting - often pausing to re-read, aloud, some of the wilder passages to my boyfriend.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about the goings-on of graveyards or is interested in what it's actually like to work in a cemetery. Daybell also goes about quashing some age-old myths about burial grounds and provides a wealth of information that even I, a seasoned cemetery-lover, was unaware of. Case in point - even I was surprised to learn that rowdy teenagers nor cantankerous spirits were to blame for the repeated disappearance of grave flowers, trinkets, and statues.

Curious? That and so much more awaits you in this fun and frank work. Daybell writes in an effortless, outright, friendly manner - I often felt I was listening to an old friend regaling me with tales about his job while we shared laughs over a cup of tea. It was one of those books that you feel disappointed to finish - wishing there were still more stories and more time to spend with the author who has been entertaining you for the last few hours.

Grab your copy of One Foot in the Grave today and spend some time getting to know Chad Daybell and learn about his delightful and forever-interesting job as cemetery sexton. You'll be glad you did.

Quite fun....
This was an amazingly humerous book despite the title.My only problem.....it wasn't nearly long enough.I thoroughly recommend it. ... Read more

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As New Jerusalem becomes established and the Second Coming seems imminent, several crucial events remain to be completed before the Millennium is ushered in. The two apostles called by the LDS prophet have arrived in Jerusalem, where they must defend the city against the approaching Coalition armies.

Meanwhile, many Saints are returning to their hometowns following World War III in an effort to establish Cities of Light across the American continent. However, the seven plagues prophesied in the Book of Revelation have begun, signaling the beginning of a showdown between good and evil that threatens to engulf the world.

The Keys of the Kingdom, the fourth novel in the Standing in Holy Places series, paints a vivid picture of exciting prophesied events that still must occur before the Second Coming. If you have an interest in what awaits the members of the LDS Church, this series should definitely be on your reading list! ... Read more

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Book was in great shape and shipped quickly! Thank you
Book was in great shape and shipped quickly! Thank you!
This is a great series, I highly recommend it to anyone. ... Read more

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I am a special witness of Jesus Christ.
Jesus called me to be one of his apostles when he began his ministry, and for three years I walked and talked with him. I also defended him before the people of Jerusalem, and mourned with him when those people rejected his message. Yet I never truly understood Jesus and his mission until those final, painful days of his life. During that week I watched my dearest friend transform from being not only a powerful teacher and healer, but to become the Savior of the World.

John the Beloved’s role in sharing the final days of the Savior’s life has been overlooked. He stayed close to the Savior during those crucial final hours, becoming an eyewitness to the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This account is based on John’s own words as found in the Bible.

Based on John’s own words as found in the Bible, the touching storyline combines with the striking artwork to create a wonderful, spiritual reading experience that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages. You will feel a new love and appreciation for the apostle John—and for the Savior Jesus Christ. ... Read more

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A beautiful picture book about John the Baptist
Through the Eyes of John, written by Chad Daybell and illustrated by Rhett E. Murray, offers a unique view into the last few weeks of Jesus' life on earth, as seen through the eyes of John the Apostle. The author cites text from the books of Luke, John and Revelations, using John's own words from the Scriptures to tell of his role as a witness to both Jesus' death and resurrection. The author brings to life both the characters of John and Jesus in this wonderful book. The opening page reads:

I am a special witness of Jesus Christ. Jesus called me to be one of his apostles when he began his ministry, and for three years I walked and talked with him. I also defended him before the people of Jerusalem, and mourned with him when those people rejected his message. Yet I never truly understood Jesus and his mission until those final, painful days of his life. During that week I watched my dearest friend transform from being not only a powerful teacher and healer, but to become the Savior of the World.

What I Like: Everything. The book is well-written and closely follows the Scriptures. It is written so children can understand it, but it's also interesting for adults. I know I enjoyed reading it.

The artwork is truly beautiful. The rich, realistic paintings add depth and dimension to the book. Interestingly enough, there are twelve paintings in the book (perhaps to represent the twelve diciples). As an added bonus, the last two pages of the book offer the "Author's Commentary" on each painting. This section provides an interesting perspective on the artwork itself.

What I Dislike: Nothing.

Overall Rating: Excellent.

Age Appeal: The book is written for 9-to-12-year-olds, but its language is appealing for adults, too. Younger children would probably enjoy the book if it were read and explained to them. 5 stars

Christine M. Irvin - Christian Children's Book Review
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How would you respond to the gospel message if you lived in the days of Joseph Smith? Here is your chance to find out!

It is March 26, 1830, and you have recently moved with your family to Palmyra, New York. As you sit on a bench along Palmyra’s Main Street, you pick up a newspaper and read about a new book that has just been published called The Book of Mormon.

You notice that the book goes on sale today at the bookstore down the street, where a crowd of people has gathered.Will you join them? It is your choice, because you are the star of the story!

Everyone that you meet in the book actually lived in New York in 1830—except you. How will you respond as you hear about this new religious group? Will you join the Mormons—or fight against them? Choose from more than 35 possible endings! ... Read more

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As the world's definitions of right and wrong remain in constant conflict, LDS parents and youth often find themselves wondering where to draw the line on certain issues. This book makes that task much easier.

The Youth of Zion uses the scriptures, helpful anecdotes and the words of the modern prophets to show what the Lord expects of his people. Inside you will find prophetic statements on more than thirty timely topics, such as:

Dating
Entertainment choices
Fasting
Gambling
Modesty and fashion styles
Sexual Purity
Sabbath Day activities
Word of Wisdom issues
And much more!

The truths in The Youth of Zion can enrich lives and strengthen families, as they follow the counsel of the modern prophets. ... Read more

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The Celestial City
I was very pleased with "The Celestial City".I also enjoyed the first book, "The Great Gathering"; and I'm looking forward to the other novels forth coming in the "Standing in Holy Places" series.I share my books with my friends and they are excited when I order a new book.Keep them coming!
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From the author of The Youth of Zion comes aninspiring book written specifically for young men. Readers willdiscover seven principles that will make the gospel a key part oftheir daily lives.Authority
Action
Reverence
Obedience
Nobility
Integrity
Covenants

Each principle is wonderfully explained through uplifting stories from well-known LDS athletes such as Steve Young, Dale Murphy and Shawn Bradley, combined with wise counsel from the Lord’s prophets.

This book will make Aaronic Priesthood holders more aware of their responsibilities and prepare them to boldly overcome everyday obstacles. A great gift! ... Read more

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“Mom, I just remembered I have to give a talk in Primary today,” is a terrifying sentence in most LDS homes. But the solution has arrived!

With Tiny Talks, the next time your six-year-old says that dreaded phrase, you’ll still be able to tie everyone’s shoes, comb their hair, get to church on time, and have your child give a meaningful talk!

As the parents of five young children, Tammy and Chad Daybell have experienced this challenge themselves. To help others in the same situation, they have compiled a year’s worth of talks that follow the life of the Savior.

Each talk combines an interesting story from the life of the Savior with a valuable message. The talk also has a corresponding scripture and a list of pictures that could be used as visual aids, making Tiny Talks a valuable resource for Family Home Evening as well. ... Read more

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Doug Dalton was overjoyed when his sister Emma returned safely from the past, and as she told of her experiences, Doug was secretly glad he didn't have to face such obstacles.

Now as he begins his LDS mission near New York City, he's certain his only challenge will be to survive the exciting streets of the East Coast. He should have known better!

Volume II of the Emma Trilogy follows Doug's incredible journey from modern-day missionary to American soldier in World War II, where he must save his great-grandfather's life in order to preserve the family line.

Deep bonds form between Doug and his fellow soldiers, and Doug's actions during the war's critical hours alter the future of everyone around him- especially his own. ... Read more

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Have you ever heard this terrifying sentence on a Sunday morning?

"Mom, I just remembered I have to give a talk in Primary today."

Such a phrase can suddenly create considerable tension on what should be a peaceful Sabbath day. But the solution has arrived!

As the parents of five young children, Tammy and Chad Daybell have experienced this challenge many times. To help others facing the same dilemma, they have compiled a year's worth of Tiny Talks that directly correspond with the 2002 Primary theme of "The Temple-I'm Going There Someday."

These Tiny Talks are also a great Family Home Evening resource. Plus, the book's clever, eye-catching illustrations will entertain the whole family.

Each Tiny Talk contains:
• A temple-related story with a valuable message
• A corresponding scripture verse
• A list of visual aids that can be used with each talk

With Tiny Talks, the next time your six-year-old says that dreaded phrase, you'll still be able to tie everyone's shoes, comb their hair, make it to church on time, and have your child give a meaningful talk! ... Read more

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The first time I read Chad Daybell's Errand for Emma, I thought someday I could look back and be able to say I knew Chad before his books become famous.Chad is one of those LDS writers whose books will be familiar to everyone one of these days.He just keeps getting better.In this new volume, Escape to Zion, the third volume in the Emma trilogy, Emma Dalton ventures into the future.We see Temple Square surrounded by an electric fence as chariots race through abandoned Salt Lake City streets.One of the Three Nephites lends a helping hand, and we get a glimpse of the big meeting at Adam-Ondi-Ahman at the ushering in of the new Millenium.Wow!This is fun reading. - Lee Nelson, Author of 28 books ... Read more

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Hard to put down
The third of the trilogy, Chad Daybell ends his series on a high note.This was the most captivating of the three books with many unexpected twists and turns.The fictional account weaves LDS theology with interesting (and sometimes harrowing) depictions of future events.It will leave you wanting to know more about the future as seen by latter-day prophets.A great read for adolescents or for someone who wants to understand the LDS perspective on the Rapture. ... Read more

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You loved their Tiny Talks series for Primary children. Now the Daybells have created a collection of inspirational messages for teens and adults based on the Articles of Faith. These gems will help you with everything from Family Home Evening to Sunday lessons and talks.

These stories add insight to each Article of Faith, providing parents and teachers with many wonderful stories to share, from illustrating the first principles of the gospel in our everyday lives to explaining the future construction of New Jerusalem and the return of the Ten Tribes.

If you are a parent or teacher, this book is a must! ... Read more

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Wouldn’t it have been wonderful to have known the modern prophets when they were young?

Learn fun and interesting facts about the LDS Church presidents when they were boys, from Joseph Smith to Gordon B. Hinckley.

After you read this book, you’ll be able to say, “I know the modern prophets!” ... Read more

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We have been sent to earth to follow Heavenly Father’s plan. Choosing to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an important first step in our journey back to our heavenly home.

Inside this book, learn about:
*How Jesus set the example of being baptized                      
*What will likely happen at your own baptism
*Why we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost
*What other steps are expected of us after we are baptized

The book is also filled with wise counsel and interesting stories, such as the baptismal experiences of each of the modern prophets.

This is a wonderful gift for anyone who will soon be baptized or has just become a new member of the Church. At the front of the book is a section where the newly baptized member can write memories of this special day, making the book a cherished keepsake. ... Read more