Forged In The Refiner's Fire [Paperback]

Candace E. Salima (Author), Elizabeth A Cheever (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2006

Why do bad things happen? Is there a purpose when we face a severe trial? As mortals, we can be compared to ore, such as gold and silver. Ore that is unrefined is generally impure and undesirable. Only ore that is crushed-and then refined by fire-becomes beautiful, pure, precious and valuable. This book was written to help you see the results of the Ultimate Refiner, the Lord, in your own life. Within these pages, people from all walks of life share their stories of triumph over tragedy. More importantly, they reveal how they were strengthened as they passed through the Refiner's fire. They became more precious, and so can you.

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About the Author

Descended of a long line of artists, artisans and writers, Candace E. Salima was born right smack dab in the middle of twelve children. In a family comprised of his, mine and ours, Candace can barely remember a time when reading wasn't an integral part of her life. Her love of books, reading and writing, was born of hearing her mother read nightly from the James Herriot series about a veterinarian's mishaps in the British countryside. She thrived in a family of readers, began writing original stories at the age of eleven and has never looked back. The daughter of a father who survived the invasion of Hitler's war machine in his homeland and a mother who is an often controversial conservative columnist, Candace spent her childhood on the back of a horse or trudging through the mountains and valleys of the American west. Born in California, she lived in Nebraska, Montana, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico . . . all before she was twelve-years-old. As an adult she lived in Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, and another short stint in California before making her home in Utah. She met her sweetheart at Brigham Young University in 1983. Ten years later she appeared on the Phil Donahue Show in defense of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which precipitated a reunion with him. In 1995, Alvin and Candace were married in the Bountiful Temple and settled in Utah Valley. Unable to have children, Alvin and Candace shower their love and attention on their nieces and nephews. In the course of her life, Candace has been a reporter, a writer of health booklets, a screenwriter, and a teacher. Her philosophy in life is simple . . . everything can be turned into a good story. Hence her nine day rafting trip down the Colorado River, hiking the Colorado Rockies, or horseback riding in the northern Wyoming Grand Teton mountains. A love of BYU football, basketball, swimming, movies, plays, concerts and socializing with family and friends round out her life. All this, and she still prefers to be curled up on her couch with a good book, a cup of hot chocolate and a blustery Winnie-the-Pooh day brewing outside.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438238924
• ISBN-13: 978-1438238920
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,378,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Publisher, Author and Public Speaker, Candace was born into a military family stationed on Coronado Island off the coast of San Diego, California; a family of 4th and 5th generation Coloradans rich with educators, artists, and musicians, most of whom made their living as farmers and ranchers. In the course of her life, Candace has been an author, a reporter, a writer of health booklets, a screenwriter, and a teacher. Her philosophy in life is simple . . . everything can be turned into a good story. Hence her nine day rafting trip down the Colorado River, hiking the Rockies, or horseback riding in the northern Wyoming Grand Teton mountains. A love of BYU football, basketball, swimming, movies, plays, concerts and socializing with family and friends rounds out her life. All this, and she still prefers to be curled up on her couch with a good book, a cup of hot chocolate and a blustery Winnie-the-Pooh day brewing outside.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, December 16, 2010

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Lara - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forged In The Refiner's Fire (Paperback)

This is an amazing book that brings great amounts of comfort to trying situations. The testimonies of the authors are very touching. Elizabeth Cheever did an incredible job! I have given away my "only" copy many times and have needed to buy new ones! This is a wonderful gift for that loved one in your life that needs a little extra comfort and spiritual uplift.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We ARE stron enough to THRIVE from trials . . ., March 12, 2006

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This review is from: Forged in the Refiner's Fire (Paperback)

This is a truly inspirational and uplifting book. Personal essays of people who have had serious challenges and/or trials in life, how they survived, and what they learned. I highly recommend this for anyone who is currently going through really hard times, or anyone who has survived them. You discover you are not alone in your stuggles, and that the adage is true: "Anything that does not kill you makes you stronger."

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, February 7, 2006

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Robin H. Trickey - See all my reviews
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As a woman that has faced many challenges in my life, reading about others certainly helped me to put things into perspective. It is very helpful to know that others have faced trials and have come out on top.

Sincerely,
Robin Trickey