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Our Search for Happiness Paperback – January 1, 1993
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- Print length124 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDeseret Book Company
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 1993
- Dimensions8.96 x 0.46 x 5.96 inches
- ISBN-109780875799179
- ISBN-13978-0875799179
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- ASIN : 0875799175
- Publisher : Deseret Book Company
- Publication date : January 1, 1993
- Language : English
- Print length : 124 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9780875799179
- ISBN-13 : 978-0875799179
- Item Weight : 8 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.96 x 0.46 x 5.96 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #434,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #289 in Mormonism
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Customers find the book informative, providing great explanations of beliefs and the Plan of Salvation. Moreover, the writing style is approachable and easy to read, with one customer noting it's written from the perspective of answering questions.
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Customers find the book informative, providing great explanations of beliefs and the Plan of Salvation, with one customer noting it serves as a readable introduction to the faith.
"...For longtime members of the LDS church who find so much of the gospel wonderful and inspiring, it can be difficult to know where to start or what to..." Read more
"...I had questions, many questions, and this book really helped to answer those questions for me...." Read more
"...The book is very informative and I enjoyed it a lot. The author makes it easy to understand and not preachy." Read more
"...gave me the opportunity to make lots of notes and comparisons to what the Bible teaches...." Read more
Customers find the book terrific and very enjoyable to read, with one customer noting it's a good quick read.
"...For anyone between this is a great book that will explain, uplift, and inspire. I have loved reading this book every time I have read it...." Read more
"This book is an excellent read...." Read more
"...Overall, good quick read." Read more
"This is a great book that explains what sets the LDS church apart from other faiths. Truely helps you "understand", 5 stars all day." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its approachable writing style, with one customer noting it is written from the perspective of answering questions.
"...This book does a wonderful job of concisely linking many of the practices and gospel beliefs behind them...." Read more
"This book is an excellent read. It's very easy to understand and it gets down to the nitty gritty as to why there was an apostasy and why there had..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2013This has become one of my favorite books, and I have re-read it multiple times. Ballard does an expert job of spelling out the basics of LDS theology in simple terms and with everyday examples. The beauty of this book is its ability to appeal to such a wide-ranging audience; from someone who knows little or nothing of the LDS church and beliefs to the life-long member with deep knowledge of doctrine.
For those who are being introduced to the LDS church for the first time, this is a wonderful introduction and a way to familiarize yourself with not only what the beliefs are, but the "why" behind it all.
For longtime members of the LDS church who find so much of the gospel wonderful and inspiring, it can be difficult to know where to start or what to focus on when curious acquaintances inquire about beliefs. The last thing anyone wants is to overwhelm the curious mind who speaks up with a simple question with an extended discourse. This book does a wonderful job of concisely linking many of the practices and gospel beliefs behind them.
For anyone between this is a great book that will explain, uplift, and inspire. I have loved reading this book every time I have read it. I have loved giving it as a gift to friends who are interested in knowing more, but maybe aren't open to meeting with missionaries just yet. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013This book is an excellent read. It's very easy to understand and it gets down to the nitty gritty as to why there was an apostasy and why there had to be a restoration of the Gospel. I bought this book because I had questions, many questions, and this book really helped to answer those questions for me. It really pulls it together, many of the beliefs of the Mormon Church, and the answers are easy to read. This book should be read by every investigator! It should be read by anyone who is interested in learning more about the LDS Church, it's just that good. I am getting ready to read it a second time, it's a book that will be on my book shelf forever. This book made a huge impact on my life.
When you are finished with this book, you should read the next one, When Thou Art Converted, another great book by M. Russell Ballard.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020The book arrived with the glossy cover peeling off. Several half circles missing on the back cover. I wish I could have returned it, but it was part of a gift I needed to give.
The book is very informative and I enjoyed it a lot. The author makes it easy to understand and not preachy.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019This book was recommended to me by a family member who is Mormon. I found it useful in understanding what Mormon's believe. Reading the electronic version gave me the opportunity to make lots of notes and comparisons to what the Bible teaches. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand Mormon beliefs and be able to discuss how they relate (or do not) to what is in the Bible. It is a great tool for witnessing to Mormons about their beliefs.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022This book helps me understand the beliefs and doctrine of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I find peace in knowing Jesus Christ is my Savior.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016I love this book, It was given to me after a late miscarriage, and it brought me a lot of peace and comfort.
I bought it for my aunt who just lost her husband. It isn't just for grief though. It is a great book of hope
and encouragement.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022This book accomplishes its task of introducing people to the LDS faith. There are some inaccuracies in the book however. For example, the idea that the bible we have now is a result of series of translation to translation to translation. Overall, good quick read.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019Straightforward and readable, this presents an accurate introduction to the distinctive beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It doesn't treat the philosophical implications of those beliefs, which I'd hoped it might, but it quickly became clear that was never the intent of the author. I enjoyed being able to learn about this faith tradition without the negative editorializing I've found in some other books.
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Jon lanģleyReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book, at last a self help book that ...
Brilliant book, at last a self help book that really works! I thoroughly recommend this, potentially life changing work, by the always reliable M Russell Ballard. Condition as stated, delivery ahead of time.
RichardReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 20125.0 out of 5 stars This is the book I like to give away when people ask me about my faith
I read this book as a teenager and it had a deep influence on how I see the world. Since then I have enjoyed giving this book to a number of friends who have all appreciated it.
Jill HubbardReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 20144.0 out of 5 stars Have a look at this.
Kind and gentle. Not a 'critical and scholarly' read, but how nice it was to read something sincere and genuine, and positive.
JerbearReviewed in Canada on October 28, 20134.0 out of 5 stars Thrift Books
Happy with the books received. Did not like the stamp from Thrift Books on the protective cover. When you try to peel it off, p[art of the book protect cover is damaged!!










