Hope: An Anchor to the Soul

by S. Michael Wilcox

Book by Wilcox, S. Michael

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction

145 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

About the author

S. Michael Wilcox is an instructor at the institute of religion adjacent to the University of Utah. A frequent speaker at Brigham Young University Education Week, Michael also conducts tours of the Holy Land, Church history sites, Europe, China, and Central America. He received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brigham Young University, a master’s in media from the University of Arizona, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in educational philosophy. He is the author of House of Glory and When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered.

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had higher expectations for this book, which is always a bad thing. I read Michael Wilcox’s book Finding Hope, which was a talk he gave. I like LOVED that little book. I resonated with everything he said. So with this book, I thought it would be similar to his talk, but just expanded. Not so much. There were many good topics and thoughts in this book. It just did not grab me like the other book did.

[Camala · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am probably biased because honestly every one of brother wilcox's books comes into my life right when I need it and this one was no different. We all have times when we need to remember what it is we hope for. Loved the book, needed this book.

[Apzmarshl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book I read for lent. My goal this semester was to study hope and this was the perfect culmination of lent and winter semester.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took several Institute classes from Michael Wilcox as a young single adult and was profoundly affected by his insights into the gospel. I always reach for his books with excitement at recreating the feeling of wonder I had in his classes, but for some reason they don't quite pack the punch that listening to him does. Maybe they just move a little slowly for me. Great concepts, though, and I especially enjoyed the chapter that explored God's awareness and love for each of His creations, extending from every thing in the heavens down to every sparrow that falls. Beautiful lessons on a topic I find hard to understand.

[Ginger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of much thought and uplifting reminders of finding Hope in each day and in everything we do. Well worth my time and effort.

[Ernie Dawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

You've got to love this author. He is also a great public speaker. The subject of hope is covered quite well in this book.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Michael Wilcox, and I am a fan of anything he writes. He is my hero.