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31st out of 163 books
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187 voters
No One Can Take Your Place
by
Sheri L. Dew
In "No One Can Take Your Place, Sheri Dew offers powerful insights and profound testimony as she discusses the importance of doing what we came here to do. In her personable and straightforward style, she emphasizes our unique roles as men and women of God, the divine power that is available to help us fulfill our mortal missions, the lessons we can learn from those who ha...more
Hardcover, 220 pages
Published
November 28th 2004
by Shadow Mountain
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She tries to remind us of who we are and that we all are here for our own special purpose.
We need to pray for knowledge to understand Heavenly Father's plan and his doctrines. We need to pray to understand the spiritual gifts that are available to us; to cultivate them and use them.
Heavenly Father has many tools to help us "Bridge the Gaps" in our lives. The most important way is to be true followers of Christ. The Holy Ghost helps us find and feel true happiness.
We need to cultivate trust.
We...more
We need to pray for knowledge to understand Heavenly Father's plan and his doctrines. We need to pray to understand the spiritual gifts that are available to us; to cultivate them and use them.
Heavenly Father has many tools to help us "Bridge the Gaps" in our lives. The most important way is to be true followers of Christ. The Holy Ghost helps us find and feel true happiness.
We need to cultivate trust.
We...more
In this book by Sheri Dew, an LDS author, It gives you inspiration and thoughts for members of the LDS church. It talks about how you are worth something and gives you stories from her life. It tells about everything that she has been through and it talks about how she knows that she is loved. SHe talks about how we are all important.
Sheri talks about her favorite bible heros and the leaders of the church that she looks up to. She talks about trails that she has had throughout her life and expir...more
Sheri talks about her favorite bible heros and the leaders of the church that she looks up to. She talks about trails that she has had throughout her life and expir...more
Ok, now this book is fantastic. I heard her on a book tour before this book was published and I enjoyed her talk so much that I thought "wow, she should right a book". Ha, ha. She read my mind. I think this book tops them all, but doesn't diminished the greatness of her others.
In "No One Can Take Your Place, Sheri Dew offers powerful insights and profound testimony as she discusses the importance of doing what we came here to do. In her personable and straightforward style, she emphasizes our unique roles as men and women of God, the divine power that is available to help us fulfill our mortal missions, the lessons we can learn from those who have gone before, and the legacy we will ultimately leave behind. A stirring call to action, this motivational book points to t...more
I'm not much of one for non-fiction in general and religious non-fiction books specifically (I typically prefer general conference talks). Mostly I just forced myself to read it because it was a gift; I wasn't overly interested in most of it, but I finally hit pay dirt in the last couple chapters, which I found quite inspiring, as they focus on the importance of godliness in American history and on the importance of every individual (the last chapter is the "title" chapter).
This book is definit...more
This book is definit...more
Ultimately, this book motivated me to understand the importance of recognizing and developing my talents with the Lords help. Dew focused on developing leadership abilities and always practicing integrity and that really stood out. This is a book that can be very personal though because Dew speaks of our fore-ordained duties.
I've covered the first three pages with my favorite quotes from this book. I like to do that so if I need a quick pick me up or reference to a specific subject then I can r...more
I've covered the first three pages with my favorite quotes from this book. I like to do that so if I need a quick pick me up or reference to a specific subject then I can r...more
As it turns out, moving across the country — even for something awesome like grad school at USC — can be quite a lonely experience. Don't get me wrong, I have had so much fun and made a lot of friends in L.A. so far, but the thing about new friends is that you never know exactly when they become close enough that you can open up to them without annoying them and just text or call them whenever you want. Similarly, the friends you leave behind you move on with their lives because nothing has chan...more
I love Sheri Dew's comparison between cutting through the edges of Central Park in NYC and going right down the middle and the different experience of each. Then she likens it to cutting along the edges of the gospel versus committing to its doctrine and tasting the sweetness it has to offer. That's just at the beginning of the book too!
Sheri Dew is one of my favorite authors. I have read several biographies she has written and have always come away feeling like I really know the person.
In this...more
Sheri Dew is one of my favorite authors. I have read several biographies she has written and have always come away feeling like I really know the person.
In this...more
A deeper, spiritual motivitational book that goes beyond 'You are the best' 'You are unique'... I have been conflicted with my divine role as a mother for quite some time, even a bit spiritually sluggish on a personal level. Books like these usually sit on my shelf, collecting dust; because I don't want to open my heart and be told what I should be doing... I am stubborn. Truly, a book that took me away from the distractions of this world, and revealed personal manifestations. Wonderful insight.
I'm not entirely sure why I decided to pick up this book to read on the bus to and from school, but I'm very glad I did. With one exception (due to reading environment and not content), everytime I read it touched my heart and made me think. True to it's title this book made you feel good about yourself even though it admonished you to do and be better than you are now. It's a beautiful book and I would recommend it to anyone, even if you aren't LDS.
The first eight chapters of this book deserve more like 3 1/2 stars, but from chapter nine on, I give 5 stars! This book is mostly about protecting the family by being mothers to our children and standing up for our divine role as women. There is also much that is directed toward personal improvement for men and women, but mostly this is a book for women.
I love Sheri Dew's down-to-earth, yet intellectual and spiritual approach to life. I loved listening to her as a member of the General Relief Society presidency and love her books. Here is one of her succinct statements, "Here is the simple, stunning, sobering truth: It takes the elect to gather the elect. That is who we are." (p. 205)
It's Sheri Dew...need I say more. I love everything Sheri Dew writes, so it's no surprise that I loved this book. My copy is really getting marked up though because I refer to it a lot. In her own way, Sister Dew teaches that we all have a unique purpose in this life and offers insight into how we can discover that purpose.
I loved this book. I got it as a gift and it sat on my shelf for years until I was desperate for something to read. It was fantastic, especially if you're looking for perspective, encouragement, a poke in the behind to get moving. P.S. Not just for women either... It had some great thoughts everyone would benefit from.
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I haven't had time to head to the library so I've been re-reading books at home. I was given this book by an advisor I had while serving in a student ward's RS. I re-read it again because I wanted a little boost and it did just that! I recommend it for anyone who needs a reminder on how unique each of us are.
I always love how Sister Dew talks to women with such conviction that our role and work is important. Since I was reading this book for ideas on personal mission I found the chapters "God Wants a Powerful People" and "Pure Leadership" to be especially helpful.
A book that every woman should read. I thought she did a great job explaining that while we all have choices to make, we also each have an individual destiny to fulfill. There are blessings that are uniquely ours if we would but rise to the occasion.
I sometimes have a hard time reading church books because they're often cheesy or preachy--but I've always loved Sheri Dew's talks and books. She's a great writer--so clear and straightforward, like a friend is talking to you. This book is full of simple, familiar truths I was grateful to be reminded of.
I've had this book for years and finally got to reading it. I enjoyed it. I really like Sheri Dew and her forthright way. I admire her strength and faith. She gets to the point and has a great way of explaining her point in real and practical ways.
Another wonderful book about marriage, self-improvement and the importance of a Prophet. I loved this book and it has made me really do a honest self-assesment on what I need to improve on so I can be the Husband and Father I need to be.
All of Sheri Dew's books are very inspiring to me. She has a lot of wisdom and common sense. Her books relate well to women and what they go through within the church and just on regular days, too. I love her spiritual touch as well.
I listened to this book on my computer. First time I ever did that. It filled the room with the spirit and made me question some of the things I do. Some times even today I remember things she said and want to be better.
Oct 02, 2008
Kathy Marler
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone who needs a reason to act
Recommended to Kathy by:
a gift from Anne Callahan
Great read for women of our day. The book defines leadership, the importance of leading, our responsibilities as mothers, teachers, defenders of truth.
As we work in this election there is a quote from the book that I think is necessary for us to read. "before this epoch is over, every living human being will have chosen. Every living human being will have lined up with Hitler or agaist him. Every living human being will eith have opposed this onslaught or supported it. For if he tries to make n...more
As we work in this election there is a quote from the book that I think is necessary for us to read. "before this epoch is over, every living human being will have chosen. Every living human being will have lined up with Hitler or agaist him. Every living human being will eith have opposed this onslaught or supported it. For if he tries to make n...more
This is a wonderfully uplifting book that helps put into perspective each individual's purpose here on earth. Its main idea is that each of us has a work of our own to do that no one can do better than us. Great read.
I learned that daily scripture study brings the power of God to my home and every day life. It gives me solace, love, patience, understanding and in turn helps my children be happier, more contented and better behaved.
I loved this book.
My favorite was the last chapter when she talked about how NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR PLACE!
I am grateful I read this book and I feel like it strengthened my testimony of the gospel.
My favorite was the last chapter when she talked about how NO ONE CAN TAKE YOUR PLACE!
I am grateful I read this book and I feel like it strengthened my testimony of the gospel.
This book is wonderful. I love how Sheri Dew writes.
We read it for a book group and it was very nice to talk about too. I liked all the great quotes to glean from and think about.
We read it for a book group and it was very nice to talk about too. I liked all the great quotes to glean from and think about.
This isn't a sit-down-and-read-straight-through book. And I'll admit that some parts I just wanted to skip through. But the parts that really spoke to me were so sweet - remarkable.
While this isn't a new book, I picked it up at my mom's house and started reading it and now I'm wondering WHY HAVEN'T I READ THIS SOONER?? I have always loved the straight-forward, no-nonsense voice and testimony of Sister Dew and this was SUCH an amazing book that I WILL read it again and again. I took notes, highlighted passages and re-read so much because I felt like she was pouring strength to be a mother, a wife, a friend, a sister and a daughter of God into my cup so quickly it was overfl...more
This was an excellent book as I am sure all of hers are. It really made me stop and think about myself and my self image. It is important to think of ourselves as children of God.
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Sheri Dew graduated from Brigham Young University. She served as second counselor in the general Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1997 to 2002. In March 2003 the White House appointed her a member of the U.S. Delegation to the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. In 2002, Sheri Dew became president and CEO of Deseret Book Company.
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