Prepare Now for the Temple: An Essential Guide for Young Adult Sisters

by Brittany Mangus

Be ready to receive your temple ordinances with Prepare Now for the Temple. Perfect for young women approaching marriage or missions, this valuable and insightful book discusses important aspects of the temple, helping you better understand and appreciate that sacred and glorious experience.

Genres: Lds, Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Brittany Mangus was born and raised in Utah. In 2001 she married her sweetheart, Que Mangus, in the Salt Lake Temple. In 2009 they welcomed their first child into their family through the miracle of adoption. They were sealed to him in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in 2010.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm usually very hesitant about anything having to do with the temple. My parents were not sealed in the temple, my family was inactive for part of my childhood, garments were never in the picture, and my mom received her endowment while I was at BYU. My friends seem to either really love it or be really freaked out by it and never want to go again if they can help it. Basically, the temple is this looming question in my mind and I can't decide if I want to take the plunge or not.

While this book did not sway me one way or the other in my plunging decision, it was good. The author did not shy away from telling it like it is. For example, she straight up says that it's not okay for the temple to be a to-do item on a wedding or mission preparation list. It's not just a thing you have to do, it's a really big decision that you should be ready for (something I've always felt that seems to not be addressed in the LDS community--well, the part that it's not just another step on your way to a goal).

This book covered myths, a bit of symbolism, what to expect on your first visit and why it's important to receive your own endowment. Basically, it covered a lot of material (not too in depth, but she gives references to works that go in deeper) in simple, easy to understand terms. Would I say that it's an essential guide for young women? Probably not, but some preparation should happen before going to the temple and this is a good place to start. Actually, it kind of feels like the kind of book a mother or grandmother (or RS president or YW president) would give someone and then ask them if they have any questions. It seems like a good gift book to begin the conversation with.

The one thing I did not like about this book is found on page 41 when the author writes: "You have probably been told what the star, moon, and sun stones represent" in regards to the SLC Temple engravings. I really dislike assumptions of knowledge in the church, because many people did not grow up with a church background, which is why they would be reading a book like this instead of talking to their mom about it. The author does give a reference to the Doctrine and Covenants, but it would have been better just to explain the symbolism of them or give the scriptural reference in the text.

I don't know if this is allowed (I've never been to the temple) but I think a great addition to this book would be to mention the types of covenants you make in the temple. After all, if you get to the temple and hear the covenants for the first time, well, what if it's a covenant you don't want to make (or are not ready to make)? Do you just get up and leave? Probably not...

I received this book for free as part of the Goodreads First Reads program.

[jyweniverel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had a copy of this to read before my first time. Very informative and even a good read if you’ve already been through the temple already. Highly recommended any young woman read this before their first visit to the temple. 🥰

[Josafat · Rating 5 out of 5]

a book poetry

[Debbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Church book: Temple study) Simple. Was written in 2007 so felt slightly outdated. For young adult women preparing for the temple.

[Cassie Shepherd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is primarily directed toward young adult sisters that are preparing to enter the Temple. I read this book a few years before I was even planning on attending the Temple, but I just felt it was right to read at the time I did. Which, it proved to be true. I read it while I was dating my husband and it helped me remember some important principals while we were dating. In fact, my husband and I weren't even exclusive when I read it so I think it is good for everyone to read even if you're not planning on attending the Temple anytime soon. Sister Mangus does a wonderful job explaining and preparing the reader about what to expect and also how to prepare - which is something that I believe should begin long before you're even planning on attending. The chapters are very short (usually less than 5 pages) and it could easily be read in a couple hours but I'd encourage someone to take your time and study it along the way.

[Mark A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It does exactly what it sets out to do, which is give a great overview to help youth (specifically young women) prepare to enter the temple. It doesn't try to be a deep doctrinal study, but there are great nuggets in the book for adults nonetheless. It is respectful in its treatment of the temple and should help instill and deepen a love for the temple in the reader. Highly recommended.

[Sadie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect resource to begin preparing more deeply for the temple. Answered all the appropriate questions, gave some great insights, and even had a whole section on other helpful resources (should one choose to use them). It is not required to have a perfect knowledge of these things before entering the temple, what is most important is that you are "spiritually minded" as the Prophet Joseph Smith said.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I'm so sad this book is over. But I love that it was a quick read and got RIGHT to the point of things about the Temple. It never said everything in detail, as the temple is a sacred place, but it shared enough about the Temple that I know more now than I ever thought I did. I cannot wait to go through!

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great and I wish I had it when I was younger. This book helps to explain the temple in a way that prepares young women to receive their endowment without being too vague or stuffy. The author covers all the basics and addresses some common misconceptions. I bought a copy for my sister's 18th birthday and kept a copy for myself to save for when I have daughters that are old enough.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book today in just over an hour! It's fast and easy and has lots of good information. Lots of the information I already knew, but it was a good review. I liked the list of additional references to read/watch in the back and I'm looking forward to checking those out now!

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author was very upfront about saying that she was writing for older teenage girls. This was true. That's not a bad thing, and as mid twenty-something I found some things useful, but it was definitely geared towards teenagers.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was great! It really teaches you the blessings of a temple marriage and what you need to do to prepare.

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but I pretty much knew everything she explained so it was just like a review for me...I didn't really learn anything new from it but still its worth reading.

[Joy Curtis · Rating 3 out of 5]

basic intonation on the les temple and temple worship