Others

by Blaine M. Yorgason, Brenton G. Yorgason

In his parable of the sheep and the goats, the Savior taught the crucial importance of having concern for our fellow beings. That's what Others is about too, - about loving enough to care, and caring enough to serve. The authors here explore the art of giving. The gift may be just a smile, a word of encouragement or praise, a helping hand, a loving hug, a shoulder to cry on. It may be the sharing of talents, testimony, love, kindness, joy, or possessions. Sometimes the gift may require the sacrifice of time, money, friends, recognition, or self-aggrandizement. With its abundance of interesting stories and personal experiences, this book shows that these investments in caring, whether large or small, are a source of joy to both the giver and the receiver.

Genres: Church, Religion, Nonfiction, Lds

140 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Blaine M. Yorgason was born in Sanpete County, Utah. He attended Brigham Young University and received both a BA and MA in History. Blaine and his wife Kathleen have 7 children and numerous grandchildren.

Reviews

[Rupert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book a long time ago, and have read parts of it again several times. It's a timeless book on the always-timely subject of being loving and charitable to others. It contains superb yet simple true stories that illustrate the power of words and actions, for good or ill, when interacting with others. Some of the stories it contains were easily remembered for years after I'd read them.

[Rex Cluff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book about learning to care for each other, or to care for others besides ourselves. This is about becoming like Christ, in that He gave His life literally for the sake of all of us. How many of us want to become like Him and do as He taught, to lose ourselves in the service of others. That is what this little volume is all about and I recommend it to anybody and everybody who desires to develop Christ like qualities.

[Kasey Tross · Rating 3 out of 5]

The many personal stories in this book were heartwarming, and it helped me to think more deeply about how I relate to others and offer service to them. I have to knock off a star just because it's an older book, so some of the language and some of the concepts are a bit dated, but the basic principles are still sound. Overall a good read.

[Barbara Beall · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my youth, I absolutely loved this book! I’m trying to locate it in my books and online in the event I can’t locate it.

[Mary Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting short short stories.
Thoughts:
Rings and jewels are not gifts but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.
The final test of our religion is love

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread

Count the number of f's in this sentence

FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS

70% only see 3 because of the simple word of. We sometimes pass over it as if it is unimportant----like people.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this when I read it many years ago. Whether writing original fiction, or true accounts (and this book has both), the Yorgason brothers are accomplished storytellers, and can bring to life gospel principles.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really helped me analyze how I love others.

[Shaun-ta' Nielson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this book probably 6 times. I am just reading it again. It helps me to remember to focus on others and gives me ideas about how I can become more like Christ.

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book as a teenager--helped form my ideals for how to behave toward others. The story entitled "Dogfood" was dramatic and moving.

[Alyson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a compilation of good stories--would have loved it during my seminary years.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, it was thoughful and insighful...loaded with true stories about people who look outside themselves and try to care for other people and how we can do better at that as well.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these authors--Blaine M. Yorgason & Brenton G. Yorgason!