One Bright, Shining Hope: Messages for women,
by Gordon B. Hinckley
This darling little gift volume featuring quotations from President Gordon B. Hinckley, beautifully typeset and set against lovely photography, celebrates our place and mission as sisters in the church. The quotations vary from the soothing to the stirring. In many of them, President Hinckley directly addresses or speaks about the sisters of the church. He calls us to stand fast in the world, celebrating us as the “crowning of [God’s] glorious work…His masterpiece” (page 7), even offering the much needed tender reminder that “[n]o woman can afford to demean herself, to belittle herself, to downgrade her abilities or her capacities. Let each be faithful to the great, divine attributes that are within her” (page 45).
Some of President Hinckley’s words speak of gospel life in general. All of them honor, uplift, and edify the reader. One Bright, Shining Hope is a wonderful expression of love for the women of the Church, as well as a rousing call to us to be the best that we can be.
Cover image © Deseret Book. Used with permission.
October 2nd, 2006 12:16
OH I can’t wait to get this book and read it! WHen I saw it in my Deseret book catalog, I put in on my wish list. Thanks!
Stephanie
October 3rd, 2006 08:01
Hello ladies. I just found this beautiful site and am having a hard time tearing myself away. I had googled Sister Camille Fronk Olson (I am interviewing her today) and came upon this sweet oasis.
I’ll be back for more! I just wanted to let you know that I’d love to play a little promo for your site on my podcast. Let me know if you’re interested!
Whit
http://MormonMomCast.com
October 3rd, 2006 08:02
Forgot to say - we are giving away a copy of this book on our show for this month’s contest. :O)
Whit
http://MormonMomCast.com
October 5th, 2006 17:47
Stephanie,
Glad I could add to your enthusiasm! If you want to, you could stop by sometime and borrow my copy…
Thanks, Whit!! Wow!
October 5th, 2006 19:08
I have this book, and I love it. I think it’s great that although the book is aimed at women, much of what President Hinckley says applies to anyone. I have already used quotes from it in a Sacrament Meeting talk about “Being of Good Cheer!” It has lots of motivating thoughts, and the prophet’s optimism come through loud and clear.
October 7th, 2006 00:46
I’m excited to read this book if I can get my hands on a copy! Thanks for the review.
October 16th, 2006 21:52
Wow, I’m feeling so in touch! Just the day before you published these two reviews, I posted these as two possible choices for the November book club reading on my site! They sounded good to me, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed them both.
My husband, Sam, and I both loved Groberg’s past two books. (Didn’t like the movie nearly as much, as the spirituality was almost erased.) But we have an especially soft place in our hearts for anything Polynesian, since my husband served a mission in Samoa.
I think I’ll get him this for Christmas. Thanks for the review!
November 26th, 2006 07:52
I love this book!! Who did the photography? I’ve been looking all over the internet to find the photographer. Any ideas? Linda