The Mormon faithful begin the long trek west in 1846 searching for their promised land. The trek proves more miraculous, challenging and costly than ever imagined. The trail is littered with human sweat, tears and graves. It is necessary for the Steeds to split up and hope for a sweet reunion at the trail's end.
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A must read, September 18, 2008
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series of the Work and the Glory. Gerald Lund is now one of my favorite LDS authors. Up until these books, I wasn't interested in history. The author piqued my interest. It was sad when I finished the last book of the series. I wanted to keep reading and learning. I was glad to read that Joshua decided to come back to his family and that he was baptized. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series of the Work and the Glory. Gerald Lund is now one of my favorite LDS authors. Up until these books, I wasn't interested in history. The author piqued my interest. It was sad when I finished the last book of the series. I wanted to keep reading and learning. I was glad to read that Joshua decided to come back to his family and that he was baptized. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: All Is Well: A Historical Novel (Work and the Glory) (Hardcover)
As I was studying the history of the LDS church with the intent to join but needing to understand more, my friend gave me Vol 1, Pillar of Light. I read it Xmas day, then asked for the rest. I read straight thru, loved the family, laughed and cried with them, stuck with Joshua til he found the way, cried when Benjamin died. I owe Gerald Lund a debt of gratitude, thanks to these books, I joined the church and am happier than I have ever been in my life.
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These books are beautiful!,
By Rebekah Fletcher (the USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: All Is Well: A Historical Novel (Work and the Glory) (Hardcover)
I'm an aspiring writer, and have wondered how to bring my religious beliefs into my writing, yet keep my own style. Gerald Lund has succeeded in this challenge admirably. He has preserved the historical context of the early Church, yet has created a personal aspect that could make any artist cry. Joshua's personal trials and growth kept my continual sympathy, and I smiled to read of the simple family joys of the Steeds. The sorrows were there too, and the shattering conflicts--the deaths, poverty, and sickness of the most-loved characters, and their sympathy with actual historical figures. I also admired this author's ability to insert fictional characters into real events with minimal interference, adhering closely to all known occurences and headcounts. I, along with others, am sometimes disappointed by the Steeds' role on the sidelines, but so many other families--like my own large collection of LDS ancesters--were little-mentioned in the records we have, out of the many who traveled west with and after Brigham Young. I appreciate that the author lets us know when he changes anything, and even gives his sources. These books are truly a work of art, simply good to read for members and nonmembers. I'm sad they're over, but will always say to the author, well done!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Bravo Brother Lund!,
By Carrie (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: All Is Well: A Historical Novel (Work and the Glory) (Hardcover)
I read All 9 Volumes in 10 weeks. I fell in love with each member of the Steed family. I laughed, I cried. My husband teased me constantly about my emotional involvement with this fictious family. I have recomended it to members and non-members alike. The real people in the churches history came alive for me like never before. I can't wait to read them again... this time out loud with my 9 year old daughter. Bravo Brother Lund!
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