The nook book ebook of the the freedom factor by gerald n. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He was also a general authority of the lds church from 2008 to 2008. Lund was born in fountain green, sanpete county, utah, third child of jewell g. Lund was released as a general authority and member of the churchs second quorum of the seventy on october 4, 2008. This story continues on through the rising generations telling the fictional story of mitch and eddie, weaving it through historical events that occurred in the day. This is a long book and as such it is difficult to sum it up in just a few words so i wont even try. I generally love gerald lunds historical work and was very excited to read this companion book to the undaunted, about a part of lds history that is so littleknown, but only the brave was a real letdown. And at the end of each chapter, there is an explanation as to the things that are true and fictional. Bundle cd shipments with an eaudio purchase for rbdigital and take advantage of the greatest savings.
Josh mcdowells early life story is one of of hope, forgiveness and abundant grace. The work and the glory is a ninepart novel series by gerald n. One thing ive always loved about gerald lund s books is how real his stories feel. Gerald n lund a sequel to the undaunted, a bestselling. In the undaunted, he transports readers first to the coal mines of yorkshire, then across the ocean and the plains. The complete work and the glory series is now available for the first time in one ebook. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book starts with us meeting david, the main character, who works in the mines. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the undaunted. Jan 01, 2009 in the book the undaunted by gerald d.
Follow the steed family on their incredible journey from new york to the salt lake valley. Danni, the main character, was quite a flighty, silly teenager who is. Whats the longest distance you have ever had to travel on foot. He is also a famous lds fiction writer having authored kingdom and the crown and the work and the glory series, and also theological nonfiction books for the latterday saints. I have enjoyed all of the novels that i have read by gerald lund. He received his ba and ms degrees in sociology from brigham young university. His novels include the work and the glory series, the kingdom and the crown trilogy, the undaunted, and his newest, fire and steel.
Click to read more about the undaunted by gerald n. Having lived in germany for nearly 5 years during the late 1980s, its been a great opportunity for me to revisit places i loved and to gain a better understanding of the history leading to world war ii. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Excrutiating, compelling, inspiring, august 14, 2009. The nook book ebook of the fire of the covenant by gerald n. The guardian by gerald lund nook book ebook barnes. The title of this book is the undaunted and it was written by gerald n. Lund 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. Thank you goodreads and deseret book i was so excited when i found out i had won this book.
As with all of his work the strongest point for me is that the characters seem to step off the page immediately and from the first page i care deeply about what happens to. Gerald niels lund born september 12, 1939 was a general authority of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 2002 to 2008. Lund one of the greatest things about my job is that i often get to read and work on some of our most anticipated books long in advance of their release dates. At the call of their prophet, they left wellestablished farms and businesses to strike out yet again into. The miracle of the holeintherock pioneers by gerald n. I knew the story before i read the book, but upon hearing that brother lunds book had been. Sep 05, 2009 lds bookstores located in southern california. At the call of their prophet, they left wellestablished farms and businesses to strike out yet again into the untamed wilderness. I have read most of gerald n lunds fiction and this book definitely stands up there with the best.
I would recommend this 4 in one book to anyone who enjoys a good story. His characters seem to live and breath both the fictional ones and the real ones. It chronicles the birth and early growth of mormonism through the fictional steed family. If you have ever read anything by gerald lund, you know he knows his craft. He has also written several books on gospel topics, including a doctrinal trilogy exploring our relationship with heavenly father. Buy a cheap copy of the undaunted book by gerald n. The guardian was not your typical gerald lund book. As with all of his work the strongest point for me is that the. But when the ugly specter of antisemitism wields a direct and devastating impact on the eckhardt family, they too are drawn into a maelstrom of events that threatens to destroy the every fabric of their lives. When it comes to creating spellbinding historical fiction, nobody does it quite like gerald n. Oct 07, 2010 a trailer for the new book the undaunted, by gerald lund learn more at.
Gerald lund was an american author of historical fiction, christian, literature and fiction books. The book tells the story of the hole in the rock expedition that brought the first permanent settlers to san juan county. The miracle of the holeintherock pioneers skip to main content. Ive also always appreciated his honesty in terms of what he has added or changed to make the story work, its helpful in terms of knowing what really happened and what didnt. Bestselling, awardwining author of over forty books, including the work and the glory series, divine signatures, and his newest fire and steel series, set before and during the two world wars. About a year later, his family moved to salt lake city. In the undaunted, he transports readers first to the coal mines of yorkshire, then across the ocean and the plains to the territory of utah, where, even in 1879, there is pioneering to be done. Dont miss gerald lunds newest series, fire and steel, the story of two families with an ocean between them who must learn to cope with trials of courage and faith as they struggle to survive. Lund and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. I love gerald lund s books because they are based on facts, although the characters are fictional. Only the brave is a sequel to the book, undaunted, continuing the story of the san juan pioneers and those who followed.
Later, he is grown up and lives in utah with his dad. And one of my most exciting projects of the year has just gone to press and will be out the first week of august. Lund served as a member of the second quorum of the seventy in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 2002 to 2008. Lund after reading his series, the work and the glory. The undaunted kindle edition by lund, gerald n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lund, the answer to that question is a very big number. I was looking for another work and the glory type book with a wonderful story to follow. With bundled pricing for recorded books titles, customers receive the lowest prices on cd and eaudio titles by purchasing both editions at the same time for a 42% discount. The undaunted kindle edition by lund, gerald n literature. Pillar of light, and the kingdom and the crown, vol. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
Only the brave, the continuing saga of the san juan pioneers, is the latest work of historical fiction by prolific author gerald n. Lund, including titles like fire and steel, volume 5. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. It was published by deseret book company and has a total of 816 pages in the book. The first installment hits deseret book stores on black friday. Four years later they moved to murray, utah which became his home for the next 16 years. The miracle of the holeintherock pioneers gerald n. I have read most of gerald n lund s fiction and this book definitely stands up there with the best. I gained a new respect for those who literally carved out a road through a wilderness.
Lund is the bestselling, awardwinning author of over thirty books. The steeds, throughout the series, meet and come to know many of the prominent early church members well. In germany, hans makes a dangerous, lifechanging decision to leave the nazi party leadership and seek a new career. A trailer for the new book the undaunted, by gerald lund learn more at. After trusting in jesus christ as savior and lord, joshs life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of gods love. I should have expected a wonderful and emotional story from gerald n.
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