ABOUT THE BOOK
From prophets to pioneers, from songwriters to scientists, Standout Saints: Church History Heroes from Around the World presents the fascinating true stories of twenty women and twenty men from Church history. Each one-page biography describes impressive achievements and shares stories of great faith. Readers will encounter well-known and beloved Saints such as Joseph Smith and Eliza R. Snow along with lesser-known heroes from around the world such as Hu Wei-I, who miraculously translated the Book of Mormon into Chinese, and Mere Mete Whaanga, a prominent Maori woman who helped the Church spread into New Zealand. In addition, Standout Saints includes uplifting quotes, a Church history timeline, and resources for further study.
The courage and faith of these Saints made them stand out from the world, and this educational and inspiring book helps young readers know that they too can stand out.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sierra Wilson is a children's author/illustrator living in Alberta, Canada. She wrote The Atonement of Jesus Christ is for Me and I Can Be Like Jesus as well as several other books for children soon to be released. Before turning to writing, Sierra worked as a high school English and history teacher. She is the daughter of two modern-day pioneers and loves researching about pioneers and faithful heroes of all kinds. When she's not writing, you can find her adventuring with her husband and four children, cross-country skiing, or eating all the chocolate.
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REVIEW
This well-written, and beautifully designed book shares the stories of 40 Latter-day Saints. Each two page spread shares a few paragraphs describing the person and some of his/her experiences along with a beautifully constructed portrait. Each portrait includes several images related to his/her experiences. The saints included are both well-known and less well-known, including men and women and individuals from multiple ethnicities. I appreciated the variety of individuals included in the book, some I knew and some I didn't. I appreciated the reminder of the faith and courage that these individuals lived throughout their lives. Not only is this a great read for adults, but a great resource for family home evenings in teaching children about the history of the church and the examples of saints throughout the years. Recommended.
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