This book is an intense treatment of a vital subject. Unlike portions of the author's previous books that focused on various dimensions of the gosp...
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Feb 06, 2010
Kristopher
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Breathtakingly, as always, Elder Maxwell tackles the nature of reality itself, for "in the end, we will have either chosen to act in accord with things as they really are--or we will have opted for the fleeting things of this world" (18). We must not repose too much confidence in fleeting "truths," even the imposing ones (2, 9), with which this world is stacked high (4), placing us in the unenviable position, as C.S. Lewis also noted, of being in "enemy territory" (
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Feb 23, 2010
Carolyn
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“Oddly enough, disciples are often seen by others as being narrow; they are occasionally taunted for failing to live realistically in the world—and this by those who are themselves intellectually isolate from the deep, eternal perspectives.”
This is one of the many insightful quotes from this book. His messages about the future as well as our premortal past are incredible. I found it so neat how he described our current times so well (ex. new social morals and politics) when the book w More...
This is one of the many insightful quotes from this book. His messages about the future as well as our premortal past are incredible. I found it so neat how he described our current times so well (ex. new social morals and politics) when the book w More...
Nov 22, 2009
Bonnie
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This is an obscure book of Neil A. Maxwell's that I picked up at D.I. for a song. It's a gem. This book instead of being focused on different aspects of the gospel focuses on reality itself--things as they were, things as they are, and things that are yet to be. He makes a point that we should not believe in things because they are attractive but believe in them because they are true and for no other reason.
Oh, that I could write in one very miniscule way as this man of God does.
Oh, that I could write in one very miniscule way as this man of God does.
Aug 13, 2009
Scott
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This book was seriously amazing. This explains why people (disciples and apostles) are who they are, and why they do what they do. If we all knew the real truths in life, we would not be so easily tossed around by all the wordly debates. I highly recommend this book to anyone!!!!!!
Jan 08, 2010
Andrew
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I love Elder Maxwell. He just has such an elegance of writting. I would say he has been one of the last great poets in the Quorum of the Tweleve Apostles. This is a great book among with other short other ones.
Oct 24, 2011
Maxwell has a lovely way of explaining things and such a great mind! He has a far-reaching grasp of the eternities. (In fact, my Kindle wouldn't let me highlight anymore because I had marked the book too much!)
Nov 02, 2011
Clayton Chase
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Trials and tribulations tend to squeeze the artificiality out of us, leaving the essence of what we really are and clarifying what we really yearn for.
Feb 23, 2008
Danny
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I have read several books by Elder Maxwell, but this is my favorite. I believe it is out of print. It is anamazing glimpse into how to get past all the subterfuge we invent in this life.
Aug 30, 2008
Anya
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one of the great writers of our day. he has a way with the english language that is so full of life and rich metaphors. loved it.
Oct 31, 2011
Rae
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A living God. His gospel. The prophets. The scriptures. The things that matter the most! I love me some Elder Maxwell!
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