"IN HIS HANDS: Insights From Women," Deseret Book, $14.99, 154 pages (nf)
Many well-known women from the LDS community share parts of their lives and hearts in the inspiring book “In His Hands: Insights From Women.” Their experiences and stories are varied, and each teaches a powerful lesson.
Journalist Jane Clayson Johnson had to trust her drill sergeant at a mini boot camp. Mary Cook, a former member of the Young Women general presidency, had to figure out how to fit in with her new family as the stepmother. Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker was 22 and away from home when she learned her mother was dying from cancer. Sandra Turley, who starred in “Les Miserables” on Broadway, reveals what it was like to go from being a do-everything mother to one emotionally crippled by depression. Author Mary Ellen Edmunds shares her testimony that the same God who created over 100 trillion stars is personally involved in each individual’s life.
These women, and many others, share their experiences, thoughts and testimonies in this wonderful, heartwarming book. Vignettes range from a few sentences to several pages long. Each story and thought stands on its own, making this a wonderful volume for busy readers on the go. While readers can enjoy passages in a matter of minutes, it is also easy to become immersed in its pages for longer periods because this book is so well-written. Each thought or story has a beautiful full-color photo accompanying it, making this book a feast for the eyes as well as the spirit.
“In His Hands: Insights From Women” can be a wonderful, encouraging volume for all readers. Although geared toward women of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this book can be enjoyed by men and teens as well.
All 22 contributors are distinguished LDS women who have used their various talents to inspire and uplift others.
Elizabeth Reid has bachelor's degrees in economics and history. She has worked in retail, medical billing, catering, education and business fields. Her favorite occupation is that of wife and mother. She blogs at agoodreid.blogspot.com.