LDS BOOK REVIEW: Through Cloud and Sunshine (Come to Zion #2) by Dean Hughes

THROUGH CLOUD AND SUNSHINE

Come to Zion #2

by Dean Hughes

Deseret Book, 2013

LDS Fiction

Review copy provided by publisher in return for honest review.

All opinions expressed are solely my own.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Nauvoo was supposed to be the kingdom of God on earth, but Will and Liz Lewis are learning that it takes more than dreaming of Zion to make it a reality. Sickness, poverty, and just plain human nature add to the struggles for the Lord's people, but every now and then a glimpse of heaven shines through. Just when things are starting to get settled, though, the old problems start rearing their heads, leaving Will and others wondering if they will be there to reap the harvest they have so carefully sown.

Meanwhile, Jeff and Abby—in modern-day Nauvoo—are dealing with challenges of their own. As their newborn baby fights for his life, they must come to grips with their personal faith. Can they, like their ancestors, continue to trust in God when there seems to be no trace o Him in their trials?

Beloved novelist Dean Hughes skillfully interweaves the stories of two couples separated by five generations and 150 years, providing a unique perspective on Church history and showing how much we can learn from those who went before us.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dean Hughes has published books for readers of all ages, including the bestselling historical fiction series Children of the Promise. Through Cloud and Sunshine is his one-hundredth published book. Dean holds a bachelor’s degree from Weber State University and master’s and PhD degrees from the University of Washington. He has taught English at Central Missouri State University and Brigham Young University. Dean and his wife, Kathleen Hurst Hughes, served a mission to Nauvoo, Illinois. The parents of three children and grandparents of nine, they live in Midway, Utah.

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REVIEW

I must admit that I haven't finished this book yet and will be adding the review later.  But I can tell you this much, Dean Hughes is a gifted writer.  He creates characters so real that they almost walk out of the book. As a reader I honestly feel like I become friends with his characters and vicariously experience their ups and downs, joys and sorrows. His stories are worth reading again and again if only to become reacquainted with old friends. More later!