Young Mormon

As president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Utah’s first territorial governor, Brigham Young (1801-77) shaped a religion, a migration, and the American West. He led the Saints to Utah, guided the establishment of 350 settlements, and inspired the Mormons as they weathered unimaginable trials and hardships. In this new biography, historian Thomas G. Alexander draws on a lifetime of research to provide an evenhanded view of Young and his leadership.

Brigham Young was a rough-hewn craftsman from New York whose impoverished and obscure life was electrified by the Mormon faith. He trudged around the United States and England to gain converts for Mormonism, spoke in spiritual tongues, married more than 50 women, and eventually transformed a barren desert into his vision of the Kingdom of God. While previous accounts of his life have been distorted by hagiography or polemical exposé, John Turner provides a fully realized portrait of a colossal figure in American religion, politics, and westward expansion.

An Epic Tale of Adventure and Courage, of white water rapids, hostile Indians, freezing snows, lack of food and water, moving 500-pound wagons over the Rocky Mountains... In 1856, a dream of a new life in the Salt Lake Valley propels 500 English converts into an extraordinary adventure. Lacking funds for a traditional journey, they devise a daring plan: sail to Boston, take a train to Iowa City, and then, with hand-built carts, embark on a grueling 1,300-mile trek to their promised land. Leading this audacious expedition is Edmund Lovell Ellsworth, chosen by the church’s president for his...

"This is an amazing memoir, the most realistic, true-to-life account of a modern-day Mormon mission I've ever read. It feels extremely honest and authentic, with a non-manipulative agenda to depict how it really was for this particular missionary." Christopher Bigelow, Amazon Reviewer. "If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an LDS missionary, this book will give you some terrific insight." A.J. Smith, Amazon Reviewer. "Harvest: Memoir of a Mormon Missionary is unusual in one respect. It neither vilifies the Mormon Church nor does it really applaud it. What it does instead is to show ...

Tanner Grayson, a rugged ex-cop with a haunted past, hires Abigail Porter, a repressed Mormon nanny with a secret taste for danger. What starts as a game of seduction explodes into a whirlwind of dominance, submission, and forbidden passion. As bullets fly and betrayals unravel, their steamy encounters ignite a shocking twist that’ll leave you gasping.

The massacre at Mountain Meadows on September 11, 1857, was the single most violent attack on a wagon train in the 30-year history of the Oregon and California trails. Yet it has been all but forgotten. Will Bagley's Blood of the Prophets is an award-winning, riveting account of the attack on the Baker-Fancher wagon train by Mormons in the local militia and a few Paiute Indians.

Even if we understand the idea that we should love people, we sometimes think we’re supposed to love them back onto our path instead of respecting their own journey. I’m not trying to love people into coming with me. I’m just loving people. THE LAW OF LOVE—loving as God loves, seeking another’s healing, expecting nothing in return—is a simple principle with profound, lifechanging implications.

Naive Mormon nanny Brooke Davis, nineteen, enters the opulent Walker mansion, where Craig and Olivia’s perfect facade hides a cauldron of dominance and desire. As voyeuristic nights and steamy encounters blur boundaries, Brooke’s innocence burns under their command, each touch a defiance against a mysterious watcher stalking their sins. With notes like “I OWN YOUR SECRETS” tightening the noose, the trio’s passion escalates, teetering on the edge of revelation. “You’re ours tonight, Brooke,” Craig growls, “your vow stays, but you’ll cum for us, beg for us.”

Nineteen-year-old gorgeous Brooke Davis is looking forward to visiting her large family during the upcoming Christmas vacation. For the past year, the shapely blonde has been busy working as a live-in nanny for a well-off southern family. At the last minute, a series of unexpected and unfortunate events occur that change everyone's holiday plans. Brooke's boss, Craig Walker, injures himself while out for a run and is forced to stay behind as his wife and two children fly south to spend Christmas in Florida with her parents. Later that same evening, Brooke is devastated when she misses her ...

Nineteen-year-old Brooke, a devout Mormon nanny, trades her innocence for survival under the commanding grip of Craig Walker, a wealthy predator with a taste for dominance. As his wife Olivia remains blissfully unaware, Brooke’s body—lush curves, full breasts, and untouched allure—becomes his obsession, their encounters escalating from steamy submission to raw, boundary-shattering passion. But when a shadowy figure threatens to unravel Craig’s empire, secrets ignite, power shifts, and Brooke’s fate teeters on a razor’s edge.

David Ridges made the Book of Mormon easier for you-now let this master teacher help your teen understand the scriptures too. Specifically tailored to youth and the challenges they face in these latter days, Part One covers 1 Nephi through Words of Mormon and features maps, coded text, and new scriptural analysis. Help your children build a strong spiritual foundation, rooted in the Book of Mormon.

Are you are a Mormon or thinking of becoming one? If so, this book was written for you! Within these pages the reader is taken on a spiritual journey through the history of Mormonism, particularly the early tumultuous days of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Not an Anti-Mormon Rant: The author has thoroughly researched the early beginnings of the LDS Church and its founding prophets. From old newspapers, military and government reports, diaries and first-hand accounts the author has gleaned many little-known facts and assembled them into a fascinating account of the violent and incredible ...

Being a Young Women leader requires the eloquence of a Gospel Doctrine teacher, the compassion of a Relief Society president, and the stamina of a Scoutmaster, rolled into one! On top of that, you are also expected to come up with lessons every Sunday and activity ideas each week. Thankfully, this book provides wonderful ideas on all aspects of the Young Women program. Inside you will find valuable insights on: • Structuring Personal Progress • Implementing the Young Women values • Organizing Girls Camp • Planning New Beginnings and Young Women in Excellence • Providing leadership...

From the moment Sariah and Lehi’s family arrived in the promised land, their prophets warned that the people would face destruction if they failed to trust in Christ. Centuries later, Mormon witnesses the fulfillment of this dark prophecy. He witnesses his own people hewn down in open rebellion against God. Crying out from the depths of his heart, the prophet reflects on what went wrong and how it might have been avoided. Through it all, hope in Christ abides.

"Without being preachy or hitting you over the head with moral advice, "Please, No Zits" is a great read for teens and adults alike. The stories are inspiring and true to life. I love the frank way that the author approaches difficult topics like a non-member boyfriend, a non-supportive father, and coming back from drug-addiction. You ll find lots of humor, some sadness, and plenty of inspiration." ~ Heather B. Moore, Author of the Out of Jerusalem series.

Book two of the Standing on the Promises trilogy. After this groundbreaking, deeply moving trilogy on black LDS pioneers was first published, modern-day descendants came forward with further information, photographs, and more detailed history. In this new edition, the authors have corrected some errors and dramatized the experience of additional black pioneers.

A gay teenage Mormon growing up in western Oregon in 2003. His straight best friend. Their parents. A typical LDS ward, a high-school club about tolerance for gays, and a proposed anti-gay-marriage amendment to the state constitution. These elements combine in a coming-of-age story about faithfulness and friendship, temptation and redemption, tough choices and conflicting loyalties.

Mormonism, at first glance, presents itself as an admirable faith centered on family, community, service, and moral living. Many who observe the lifestyle of practicing Mormons recognize their commitment to strong familial bonds, their dedication to help others, and their focus on personal discipline and wholesome living. These values create an appealing sense of security, stability, and purpose, which draws many people toward faith. In this sense, Mormonism offers an attractive outward structure that appears to promote a righteous and fulfilling way of life. However, when one moves beyond ...

Among all the various figures in 19th century America who left controversial legacies, it is hard to find one as influential as Joseph Smith (1805-1844), the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormonism, and the Latter-Day Saint movement. Revered as a prophet on the level of Moses by some, reviled as a perpetrator of large-scale fraud by others, what everyone can agree on is that Joseph Smith founded a religious movement that played a crucial role in the settlement of the West, especially in Utah.

This book is the autobiographical account of an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons") and pioneer, Alfred Douglas Young. In his own words, he describes his family history, his conversion to the Church, his baptism, and ordination to the Priesthood. Shortly after his ordination, he experienced an out-of-body experience. The angel who appeared took him on a guided tour of the heavens. He also saw the divine establishment of the Church, future events leading up to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, the fate of Satan, and the future of the United States, ...