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The Work and the Glory #5
A Season of Joy
The popular, award-winning series The Work and the Glory continues with A Season of Joy, which literally spans the globe as it follows the story of the restored Church and the fictional Steed family through two eventful years (1839-1841).
It is a season of rejuvenationas, after the horrors of the Missouri persecutions, the Saints find refuge across the Mississippi in Illinois, where they found the city of Nauvoo. Their community grows rapidly, miracles occur (including Joseph's raising of many from their sickbeds), the work of the Restoration rolls forward -- and the Steeds are there for it all. Matthew and Derek accompany members of the Twelve on the Quorum's mission to England, and there they witness a dramatic harvest of souls, including Wilford Woodruff's remarkable success. Meanwhile, the fate of Will Steed is made known, and characters from previous volumes reenter the story. In addition, since this period in Church history is not without its tensions, its trials, and its tragedies, members of the Steed family experience all of these as well. Through some of the most realistic and tender scenes of the series, readers will come to know these beloved characters even more intimately than ever before.
As with the previous volumes, personalities from Church history come to vivid life here, particularly those of the incomparable Joseph Smith and the faithful, steadfast Brigham Young.
Here, then, is another exciting, engaging installment in this acclaimed series, a story that reveals God's infinite mercy and wisdom in granting his people a season of relief, a season of hope, a season of joy.
It is a season of rejuvenationas, after the horrors of the Missouri persecutions, the Saints find refuge across the Mississippi in Illinois, where they found the city of Nauvoo. Their community grows rapidly, miracles occur (including Joseph's raising of many from their sickbeds), the work of the Restoration rolls forward -- and the Steeds are there for it all. Matthew and Derek accompany members of the Twelve on the Quorum's mission to England, and there they witness a dramatic harvest of souls, including Wilford Woodruff's remarkable success. Meanwhile, the fate of Will Steed is made known, and characters from previous volumes reenter the story. In addition, since this period in Church history is not without its tensions, its trials, and its tragedies, members of the Steed family experience all of these as well. Through some of the most realistic and tender scenes of the series, readers will come to know these beloved characters even more intimately than ever before.
As with the previous volumes, personalities from Church history come to vivid life here, particularly those of the incomparable Joseph Smith and the faithful, steadfast Brigham Young.
Here, then, is another exciting, engaging installment in this acclaimed series, a story that reveals God's infinite mercy and wisdom in granting his people a season of relief, a season of hope, a season of joy.
575 pages, Hardcover
First published December 8, 1994
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Gerald N. Lund
87 books747 followersGerald N. Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University. He served for thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, and he served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008. He is a prolific and bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction and is best known for his historical novels, including The Work and the Glory series, Fire of the Covenant, The Kingdom and the Crown series, and The Undaunted. He and his late wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children.
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November 21, 2024
This book kept on amazing me with how well it built upon everything from the previous books and using the actual historical events to tell a story that well represents every member of the Church.
January 10, 2022
I loved it!!!! There was like a full part but once I got through that it was amazing!!!! I can't wait to read the rest of the series!!!
June 21, 2018
I enjoyed the love triangle in this book. I felt many of the previous marriages just happened to find the right person with no hiccups or questions asked. Made it more real with the she likes him, but he likes someone else type of thing.
Most of the history with this book involved setting up Nauvoo and the big mission to England most of the apostles went on. I didn't realize that there were around 6,000 converts from that. They also started building the temple during this book. Starts in April 1938 and ends in July 1841.
I like these books to learn the history, but I think I like the church's new book "Saints" for that purpose better. I'll probably still finish the series since I'm halfway done.
Most of the history with this book involved setting up Nauvoo and the big mission to England most of the apostles went on. I didn't realize that there were around 6,000 converts from that. They also started building the temple during this book. Starts in April 1938 and ends in July 1841.
I like these books to learn the history, but I think I like the church's new book "Saints" for that purpose better. I'll probably still finish the series since I'm halfway done.
February 21, 2008
This 5th volume covers a very short time period in LDS church history. The saints had just been forced to leave Missouri or face more brutal atacks. The Governer had issued the "extermination order" and they were forced at gun point to leave everything they had. They settled in Illinois and soon founded the beautiful city of Nauvoo from what was once only a swamp.
I really enjoy these books because they use real church history to tell the story of the restoration and the Steed family are really fun to follow.
I really enjoy these books because they use real church history to tell the story of the restoration and the Steed family are really fun to follow.
October 31, 2014
The United States of America is the country founded by seekers of freedom from oppressive governments. But did you know the Mormon Church, born on April 6th, 1830 in New York State, was forced with violence from New York, to Ohio, to Missouri, to Illinois, and ultimately west across the plains and over the Rocky Mountains—because of their beliefs? The governor of Missouri actually issued an official declaration that all Mormons were to be driven from the state or exterminated. It has always been ironic to me that the first Mormons actually had to leave the United States—the country founded on freedom—and travel 1300 miles before they were able find a place where they could peacefully worship.
This is the story found in the 9 volume series The Work and the Glory, by Gerald Lund.
5600 pages—exactly—in 32 days. That's what it took for me to read all 9 volumes of The Work and the Glory. Along the way I kept promising a grand review of the entire series once I finished book 9. Now that I've closed the cover on the last page of the last book, I feel a bit lost for words. I want to share what I learned, how I felt, what I liked, what annoyed me, what brought on the happy tears, and what caused the sad tears. I'm quite certain no one wants to read a review as long as the series itself, but I'm afraid that's what it's going to take.
So how do I do this? What do I say? How do I squeeze all these thoughts and feelings into a book review? I dunno. Let’s find out. . . .
The Work and the Glory is historical fiction. The historical part is thorough, accurate, well researched, and well documented. The books chronicle the incredible, inspiring, often tragic, always miraculous, and (to us Mormons) deeply meaningful first 20 years of existence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Book one begins in 1827, just before Joseph Smith is to retrieve the Golden Plates that will become The Book of Mormon. Book nine ends in 1847, a few months after Brigham Young leads 12,000 Mormon Pioneers from Nauvoo, IL to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake.
The fiction part is engaging, well written, and breathes life into the historical events. Through the eyes of the fictional-but-representative-of-the-time Steed Family, we become first hand witnesses to all of the major events surrounding the Restoration (as it’s known within the Church). The Steeds meet Joseph Smith shortly after moving to Palmyra, New York in 1927, and soon they find themselves involved with all the peoples, places, and events those familiar with the history of the LDS Church will quickly recognize. Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdry, the Whitmer’s, Brigham Young, Parly P. Pratt, Herber C. Kimball, Emma Smith, Hyrum Smith. April 6th, 1830, the Grandin Press, the Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, the Kirtland Temple, Haun’s Mill, Liberty Jail, the Nauvoo Temple, Carthage Jail. Mission calls, the law of consecration, plural marriage, the Kirtland Safety Society, extermination order, martyrdom, the trek West, the Donnor Party, the Mormon Battalion. Palmyra, Kirtland, Independence, Far West, Nauvoo, Carthage, Winter Quarters, the Salt Lake Valley. Conversion, apostasy, persecution, miracles, revelations, visitations, resilience, tragedy, joy, and finally, peace and rest. The Steeds are part of it all.
For me, the best part of The Work and the Glory is the way becoming invested in the lives of the Steed Family makes history personal. Now, instead of just knowing the facts surrounding a historical event, I have an idea of what it was like to actually be a part of that event. What did it feel like to hear Joseph’s testimony straight from his own mouth? What was it like to be told to leave your lives in Palmyra and follow the Church to Kirtland? Can I really imagine the terror of the hateful mobs driving us from every place we worked to start a new life? How about the joy of being there when the Kirtland Temple was dedicated? Cutting stone for the Nauvoo Temple? What would I have thought on the great day of healing when Joseph rose from his sick bed of malaria and healed so many others who were sick? What was it like to ride in a wagon across Iowa and Wyoming? How did it feel to watch your children leave bloody footprints in the snow after being forced at gunpoint from Far West? What about when Joseph was killed? What did it feel like to witness Brigham Young suddenly look and sound like Joseph on that day in Nauvoo? And on and on. After all the trials, I feel like I caught a glimpse of their joy and relief to finally reach the Salt Lake Valley, where they would be out of reach of their enemies.
I’m a firm believer that the best books are the ones that make you feel, and there is a lot of feeling to be felt in reading The Work and the Glory.
As literature, the books are engaging and well written—but packed full of Mormon cheesiness. The cheesiness wasn’t too distracting for me, however, thanks to the strength of the characters. I really cared about the Steeds and I loved watching their family grow through both sorrow and joy over the course of 20 years.
It was also fun to read about my own pioneer ancestors as the Steeds even interacted with some of those that I am actually descended from.
Mostly, I feel proud of my heritage. The first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had the faith and courage to do and endure impossible things. I feel steeled up more than ever before to carry on with the work they started and to live my life with as much faith and courage as I can find in myself. I want them to look down on me from heaven and be proud that I am carrying on their legacy.
See, now I’m caught up in Mormon cheesiness! But, what can I say? It’s how I feel after reading The Work and the Glory.
I recommend these books to everyone, especially lovers of American History and members or friends of the LDS Church. For non-Mormons especially, I think reading a detailed history of the LDS church such as this would go a long way in helping you understand better what makes us tick.
Happy Reading!
Dan
This is the story found in the 9 volume series The Work and the Glory, by Gerald Lund.
5600 pages—exactly—in 32 days. That's what it took for me to read all 9 volumes of The Work and the Glory. Along the way I kept promising a grand review of the entire series once I finished book 9. Now that I've closed the cover on the last page of the last book, I feel a bit lost for words. I want to share what I learned, how I felt, what I liked, what annoyed me, what brought on the happy tears, and what caused the sad tears. I'm quite certain no one wants to read a review as long as the series itself, but I'm afraid that's what it's going to take.
So how do I do this? What do I say? How do I squeeze all these thoughts and feelings into a book review? I dunno. Let’s find out. . . .
The Work and the Glory is historical fiction. The historical part is thorough, accurate, well researched, and well documented. The books chronicle the incredible, inspiring, often tragic, always miraculous, and (to us Mormons) deeply meaningful first 20 years of existence of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Book one begins in 1827, just before Joseph Smith is to retrieve the Golden Plates that will become The Book of Mormon. Book nine ends in 1847, a few months after Brigham Young leads 12,000 Mormon Pioneers from Nauvoo, IL to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake.
The fiction part is engaging, well written, and breathes life into the historical events. Through the eyes of the fictional-but-representative-of-the-time Steed Family, we become first hand witnesses to all of the major events surrounding the Restoration (as it’s known within the Church). The Steeds meet Joseph Smith shortly after moving to Palmyra, New York in 1927, and soon they find themselves involved with all the peoples, places, and events those familiar with the history of the LDS Church will quickly recognize. Martin Harris, Oliver Cowdry, the Whitmer’s, Brigham Young, Parly P. Pratt, Herber C. Kimball, Emma Smith, Hyrum Smith. April 6th, 1830, the Grandin Press, the Sacred Grove, Hill Cumorah, the Kirtland Temple, Haun’s Mill, Liberty Jail, the Nauvoo Temple, Carthage Jail. Mission calls, the law of consecration, plural marriage, the Kirtland Safety Society, extermination order, martyrdom, the trek West, the Donnor Party, the Mormon Battalion. Palmyra, Kirtland, Independence, Far West, Nauvoo, Carthage, Winter Quarters, the Salt Lake Valley. Conversion, apostasy, persecution, miracles, revelations, visitations, resilience, tragedy, joy, and finally, peace and rest. The Steeds are part of it all.
For me, the best part of The Work and the Glory is the way becoming invested in the lives of the Steed Family makes history personal. Now, instead of just knowing the facts surrounding a historical event, I have an idea of what it was like to actually be a part of that event. What did it feel like to hear Joseph’s testimony straight from his own mouth? What was it like to be told to leave your lives in Palmyra and follow the Church to Kirtland? Can I really imagine the terror of the hateful mobs driving us from every place we worked to start a new life? How about the joy of being there when the Kirtland Temple was dedicated? Cutting stone for the Nauvoo Temple? What would I have thought on the great day of healing when Joseph rose from his sick bed of malaria and healed so many others who were sick? What was it like to ride in a wagon across Iowa and Wyoming? How did it feel to watch your children leave bloody footprints in the snow after being forced at gunpoint from Far West? What about when Joseph was killed? What did it feel like to witness Brigham Young suddenly look and sound like Joseph on that day in Nauvoo? And on and on. After all the trials, I feel like I caught a glimpse of their joy and relief to finally reach the Salt Lake Valley, where they would be out of reach of their enemies.
I’m a firm believer that the best books are the ones that make you feel, and there is a lot of feeling to be felt in reading The Work and the Glory.
As literature, the books are engaging and well written—but packed full of Mormon cheesiness. The cheesiness wasn’t too distracting for me, however, thanks to the strength of the characters. I really cared about the Steeds and I loved watching their family grow through both sorrow and joy over the course of 20 years.
It was also fun to read about my own pioneer ancestors as the Steeds even interacted with some of those that I am actually descended from.
Mostly, I feel proud of my heritage. The first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had the faith and courage to do and endure impossible things. I feel steeled up more than ever before to carry on with the work they started and to live my life with as much faith and courage as I can find in myself. I want them to look down on me from heaven and be proud that I am carrying on their legacy.
See, now I’m caught up in Mormon cheesiness! But, what can I say? It’s how I feel after reading The Work and the Glory.
I recommend these books to everyone, especially lovers of American History and members or friends of the LDS Church. For non-Mormons especially, I think reading a detailed history of the LDS church such as this would go a long way in helping you understand better what makes us tick.
Happy Reading!
Dan
February 10, 2022
As we continue to follow the Steed family as they take various paths to their new home in the west. The advance party of pioneers to the valley of the Great Salt Lake, the ill-fated Donner Party, the good ship Brooklyn sailing around the tip of South America. The family seems real to us and we get to see what life was like in these varied circumstances.
July 13, 2017
This is just as the title suggests: an account of the joyous reprieve the Saints were given after the difficulty in Missouri and before the tragedies in Nauvoo. In this book, the miracles of the mission field are numerous and we see not only more of the kind character of Joseph Smith, but also more of the stalwart Brigham Young. This is also a period that advances the fictional story lines of several Steed characters, which can feel a little tedious. I wish there was more about church history and less of the fiction, but that's okay.
I listened to this one while on a long drive and I will say this: there narrator's British accent (particularly a woman's British accent) is hysterical. And not in a good way :)
I listened to this one while on a long drive and I will say this: there narrator's British accent (particularly a woman's British accent) is hysterical. And not in a good way :)
December 6, 2010
I hate cheesy things, and I have to admit these books have parts that are cheesy, but what makes it TOTALLY worth it is the beautiful narrative of church history. It brings a lot of emotion into the history. You would have to read 10 boring church history books to learn what you learn by reading just one of these novels. I was openly weeping during the part of this book that talked about how many people died from the malaria outbreak when Nauvoo was first being built (RIGHT after they had been expelled from Missouri and had so many casualties from that!), and a big part of it was how good the author is at endearing his characters to you. You can really put yourself in their shoes.
June 27, 2008
I'm not big into this series, but I keep thinking that I SHOULD finish it. But, after reading this one I think I'm done. I like the books' historical information - but they seem so cheesy. I'm just not into them.
February 10, 2020
This is one of my favorite books in the series because it feels like so much is happening and there is so much hope. Following the different stories is fun and interesting and Lund's tendency to info-dump isn't as noticeable here.
February 18, 2008
This is my favorite volume of the series. I adore this series because the characters are deep and the historical events so powerful.
March 14, 2022
This volume of the Work and the Glory is so wonderful. The Steeds are faced with challenges, but it is an interim between huge trials and they are able to build a home.
June 24, 2023
This book covers Joseph Smith's arrival in Quincy after escaping Missouri, the inspiring return of the 12 to Far West to start their mission to England (accompanied by Matthew Steed and Peter Ingalls), the return of Will Steed from China after his kidnapping on a packet ship, the healings from malaria and founding of Nauvoo and ends with the marriage of Matthew Steed and Jennifer Jo McIntire.
All the Steeds find themselves united in Nauvoo after being spread around, however a few still are working through various feelings on the church. Even though on the surface it seems everything is resolved, Lund has created lots of conflict under the surface. Caroline Steed desires to be baptized after the introduction of the doctrine of baptism for the dead. However, Joshua denies her request, despite his warming feelings toward the church after seeing Joseph's miraculous healings from malaria. Will Steed desires to marry the English convert Jenny Pottsworth, earnestly seeks an answer about the church but needs time. Carl Rogers warms in his feelings to the church, starts a brickyard to support the Nauvoo growth, but isn't interested in baptism. I like that not everything is perfect in Lund's narrative and some people need their space in how they feel about the church, Joseph Smith and his claims of restoration. As the series continues, it almost feels heavy with how many characters are included, but is still very compelling and readable. This series is amazing.
All the Steeds find themselves united in Nauvoo after being spread around, however a few still are working through various feelings on the church. Even though on the surface it seems everything is resolved, Lund has created lots of conflict under the surface. Caroline Steed desires to be baptized after the introduction of the doctrine of baptism for the dead. However, Joshua denies her request, despite his warming feelings toward the church after seeing Joseph's miraculous healings from malaria. Will Steed desires to marry the English convert Jenny Pottsworth, earnestly seeks an answer about the church but needs time. Carl Rogers warms in his feelings to the church, starts a brickyard to support the Nauvoo growth, but isn't interested in baptism. I like that not everything is perfect in Lund's narrative and some people need their space in how they feel about the church, Joseph Smith and his claims of restoration. As the series continues, it almost feels heavy with how many characters are included, but is still very compelling and readable. This series is amazing.
July 15, 2018
I enjoyed reading this book, but it did feel like it was quite long with not that much actually happening. It was interesting to read about the Saints' journey from Missouri to Illinois, the malaria epidemic, the miraculous healings, and the subsequent mission to England. I wish the whole book had been about Brigham Young and Wilford Woodruff preaching in England.
This book reminded me a lot of the 3rd one because it spent a lot of time talking about the fictional characters, especially their romances. The Mormon & Non-Mormon romantic relationship is a theme that Gerald Lund likes to explore as much as he can. I'm not that into teenage love triangles, but I do like Caroline as a character and I enjoyed seeing more of her perspective on the Church. I just wish more of this book had related to Church History. Joseph Smith spent several months in Washington asking the federal government for assistance in Missouri. That could have been a major story, but it was left as a footnote.
This book reminded me a lot of the 3rd one because it spent a lot of time talking about the fictional characters, especially their romances. The Mormon & Non-Mormon romantic relationship is a theme that Gerald Lund likes to explore as much as he can. I'm not that into teenage love triangles, but I do like Caroline as a character and I enjoyed seeing more of her perspective on the Church. I just wish more of this book had related to Church History. Joseph Smith spent several months in Washington asking the federal government for assistance in Missouri. That could have been a major story, but it was left as a footnote.
August 1, 2020
Oh, this was a pleasure to read! 4 1/2 stars. Finally, some peace for the Saints - truly ‘A Season of Joy’! This one focused on the travels of the Steed family, missionary work, problems for the Prophet Joseph Smith, and the adventures of Will on the high seas to England and China, and then finally his arrival back to his family.
It wasn’t all smiles and happiness though, the Saints were hit hard with an epidemic of ague, of which some survived, and some did not. Families extended with births of precious babies, marriages celebrated, businesses started, and missions to the British Isles proved highly successful. Many Saints became the newest immigrants to the Mormon population in Nauvoo.
Because I know the history of the Church, I know the next book, #6, will probably be a difficult one to get through. Nevertheless, its part of my heritage and I will still be emotionally caught up in what comes next…
It wasn’t all smiles and happiness though, the Saints were hit hard with an epidemic of ague, of which some survived, and some did not. Families extended with births of precious babies, marriages celebrated, businesses started, and missions to the British Isles proved highly successful. Many Saints became the newest immigrants to the Mormon population in Nauvoo.
Because I know the history of the Church, I know the next book, #6, will probably be a difficult one to get through. Nevertheless, its part of my heritage and I will still be emotionally caught up in what comes next…
May 24, 2025
Recommended for those who enjoy Christian historical fiction, particularly for those familiar with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This volume is much more uplifting than the previous one which focused on the Missouri period of Church History. This series was released 30 years ago but is still an entertaining way of learning about the history of the early saints.
The Steed family have now moved to Commerce, IL which becomes the new community of Nauvoo. The mission of the apostles to Great Britain is central to the book as is the progress of the Church. The last third of the book has quite a bit of teenage romance but it is still an enjoyable read. Nothing too over the top.
The Steed family have now moved to Commerce, IL which becomes the new community of Nauvoo. The mission of the apostles to Great Britain is central to the book as is the progress of the Church. The last third of the book has quite a bit of teenage romance but it is still an enjoyable read. Nothing too over the top.
September 10, 2019
I am now past the halfway point of reading the Work and the Glory series! This book takes the Steed family from Quincy, Illinois to Nauvoo. We also get to see some of the missionary work in England, the development of brick houses in Nauvoo, and the foundation of the Nauvoo Temple.
The books is called "A Season of Joy" because it takes place largely during the restful period of Nauvoo. While there were many times when church leaders still had to go into hiding, it was a time of great peace generally for members of the church after taking refuge from Missouri.
The books is called "A Season of Joy" because it takes place largely during the restful period of Nauvoo. While there were many times when church leaders still had to go into hiding, it was a time of great peace generally for members of the church after taking refuge from Missouri.
January 22, 2021
3.5 stars
This book is the calm before the whole "Persecutions Galore-part 2 Electric Boogaloo, Mormon Edition" storm that's brewing. And knowing what lies ahead I just reveled in this novel. Matthew you just go ahead and flirt with that Irish lass. Derek and Rebecca have that sweet baby. Lydia and Nathan enjoy that family you have. BECAUSE IT IS ALL GOING TO FALL APART STEED FAMILY. So bask in your ignorance sweet, fictional people and let me pretend to bask as well as I ignore what's coming your way.
This book is the calm before the whole "Persecutions Galore-part 2 Electric Boogaloo, Mormon Edition" storm that's brewing. And knowing what lies ahead I just reveled in this novel. Matthew you just go ahead and flirt with that Irish lass. Derek and Rebecca have that sweet baby. Lydia and Nathan enjoy that family you have. BECAUSE IT IS ALL GOING TO FALL APART STEED FAMILY. So bask in your ignorance sweet, fictional people and let me pretend to bask as well as I ignore what's coming your way.
January 5, 2025
Though a bit lengthy and sometimes repetitive, this was an important book for me. I am trying to work my way through the series and am struck at how well the author is able to incorporate historical fact into this fictional narrative. The series so far allows me to ask myself who do I relate to/how would I have responded, etc.? This book explores the complex dynamics of disagreements on faith within the family unit. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 2, 2018
I loved experiencing the joy that the Saints felt for a time after so much hardship. This one did not seem to have as much action compared to others as it was a time of rest from previous trials and trials yet to come. Still, the story was enjoyable and there was still a fair amount of hardship especially with the malaria outbreak shortly after the Saints settled in Illinois.
February 26, 2018
Fictional characters intermingled with true life stories is a good read. Ready for volume 6.
LDS church history or history of any kind is fascinating to read for anyone. Gerald N. Lund is a good author and has done a great job with historical research.
LDS church history or history of any kind is fascinating to read for anyone. Gerald N. Lund is a good author and has done a great job with historical research.
April 24, 2019
I needed something light to read and this did it. This is not one of my favorite books in the series. The missionary work in England was not as interesting to me. I kept wanting the plotline to go back to the main characters.
May 14, 2020
I didn’t give this one four stars because a lot of it felt so repetitive with similar storylines and not a lot of action or progression with things outside of the Steed family. Still a great read! Hoping the next will add some flare
November 28, 2020
Nauvoo...The city beautiful...but it wasn't beautiful when they arrived. It was the land nobody else wanted. The lessons in relationships continue. Tragedy strikes close to home again. Faith is strengthened. This is a great series.
January 7, 2021
I have enjoyed all five books. Following the Steed family as they navigate the trials of being a member of Church of Latter Day Saints in the early days has really reminded me of all the founding fathers went through. This a beautiful collection.
June 22, 2025
Really like this series. It is a pleasure to read this fictional series along with studying the doctrine and covenants this year. I read this book for the prompt read 2 books by the same author (read with allison 2025)
March 24, 2018
A dramatic representation of the historic events. The characters develop across the volumes.
July 25, 2018
I love this series and the author's writing style. I enjoy rereading them.
December 19, 2018
I continue to enjoy the story and the historical bits about the church that I'm learning.
February 22, 2019
This 5th Volume is just as good as the others. Unlike the last Volume, I think this one had at least some factual history in mostly every chapter (which I prefer rather than just pure narrative)!
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