September 2010 Book

Seven Miracles That Saved America
by:  Chris Stewart

There was a time when it was accepted that America was a God- blessed land— that God ruled the fate of this nation and raised up great leaders when they were most desperately needed to assure that our history would unfold as He desired. Do we still believe this is true? Bestselling author Chris Stewart and his brother, Utah Federal District Court Judge Ted Stewart, present seven significant events in American history to show how God has provided miracles to sustain and protect this nation at critical times. From Columbus's discovery of the New World, to the amazing events at the World War II battle of Midway, to the miracle that saved President Ronald Reagan and allowed him to play a key role in smashing the Iron Curtain, the authors provide little- known details of events that literally changed the future of the world— events that give us assurance that God does watch over this country. And, as we struggle through difficult times, we have reason to hope that He will continue to bless us.

July 2010 book - READER'S CHOICE

For July's Book Club we decided to change things up a bit.  Rather than chosing a book for the group, we thought we'd let you choose whatever book you'd like!!  Come with a book that you've read with a brief description of the book and your thoughts on it.  If you'd like, bring a snack to share with everyone as well.  This is an opportunity for us to learn what kind of books everyone is interested in.  SHARE A GOOD READ, EAT A SNACK AND SPEND SOME TIME WITH GOOD COMPANY.  What could be better??  See you on July 22nd!!

MAY 2010 book - Uncle Tom's Cabin By: Harriet Beecher Stowe

May 2010 Book

Uncle Tom's Cabin

By:  Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom, Topsy, Sambo, Simon Legree, little Eva: their names are American bywords, and all of them are characters in Harriet Beecher Stowe's remarkable novel of the pre-Civil War South. "Uncle Tom's Cabin was revolutionary in 1852 for its passionate indictment of slavery and for its presentation of Tom, "a man of humanity," as the first black hero in American fiction. Labeled racist and condescending by some contemporary critics, it remains a shocking, controversial, and powerful work -- exposing the attitudes of white nineteenth-century society toward "the peculiar institution" and documenting, in heartrending detail, the tragic breakup of black Kentucky families "sold down the river." An immediate international sensation, "Uncle Tom's Cabin sold 300,000 copies in the first year, was translated into thirty-seven languages, and has never gone out of print: its political impact was immense, its emotional influence immeasurable.


**We will be discussing this book on May 28th so with over 500 pages to read, we all had better get busy and read :)  If any of you have any imput on books you'd like to read, please let someone in the Presidency know.  We're always open to ideas!!**

as classic....

March 2010 Book
Pride & Prejudice
By: Jane Austen

For over 150 years, "Pride And Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen herself called this brilliant work her "own darling child." "Pride And Prejudice, the story of Mrs. Bennet's attempts to marry off her five daughters is one of the best-loved and most enduring classics in English literature. Excitement fizzes through the Bennet household at Longbourn in Hertfordshire when young, eligible Mr. Charles Bingley rents the fine house nearby. He may have sisters, but he also has male friends, and one of these -- the haughty, and even wealthier, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy -- irks the vivacious Elizabeth Bennet, the second of the Bennet girls. She annoys him. Which is how we know they must one day marry. The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and Darcy is a splendid rendition of civilized sparring. As the characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, Jane Austen's radiantly caustic wit and keen observation sparkle.

**There are many editions of this book, they are all very similar so don't worry about getting this exact one-any Pride & Prejudice book will due.**

JANUARY 2010 BOOK
The Hiding Place
By: Corrie Ten Boom

Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable evangelists of the twentieth centry. In World War II she and her family risked their lives to help Jews and underground workers escape from the Nazis, and for their work they were tested in the infamous Nazi death camps. Only Corrie among her family survived to tell the story of how faith ultimately triumphs over evil.

OCTOBER BOOK

The Undaunted: The Miracle of the Hole-in-the-Rock Pioneers

by Gerald N. Lund

The journey was impossible. But they had no other choice. At the call of their prophet, they left well-established farms and businesses to strike out yet again into the untamed wilderness. A small band of men, women, and children formed the 1879 pioneer company.
Their mission: stand as a buffer between lawlessness and civilization.Their road: only what they created themselves, blasting out a perilous trail over slick rock and through desolate cliffs.

Their hearts: UNDAUNTED

AUGUST BOOK

Spires of Stone
by Annette Lyon

Bethany Hansen wasn't sure when or if she would ever see Benjamin Adams again. She also told herself that it didn't matter but when Ben and his two brothers come home after more than two years of serving a mission to the eastern states, her feelings of heartache and anger also return -fiercer than ever. And so do Ben's feelings for her.

Good-natured, Ben's brothers attempt to reunite the two, even as they separately vie for Bethany's younger sister, Hanna. What follows is a charming historical romance complete with wonderful characters and witty dialogue that explores the redemption and power of finding - and rediscovering - - true love.