Let the Reason Be Love: A Song of Faith

I've loved the Osmonds for about 50 years. But my heart always was for Donny. That being said, I finally found Merrill's book after trying to find it since it came out. I have to say, I really enjoyed it. It wasn't a blow by blow recount of their career, but how he got through it all using excerpts of his journals over the years. It was a book on how he relied on faith to get through life (note: it was NOT a ploy to join the Mormon church.) and it was a refreshing and thought provoking read. This was a great read even if you are not an Osmond fan.

the insight into merrill life was,joyful sad and funny.the tears fell when i read that he was suffering from feelings of loneliness,and his illness he was suffering from.But he made me laugh when he mentioned something that happened between him and wayne. you really must read it to find out what happened.you will get a good insight into what a wonderful person he really is.I don't say this just because i am a freind of his but because it,s a truly wonderful book.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I found it uplifting and refreshing. I couldn't put it down and I know it will be one that I will re-read again. Far from being preachy, Merrill relates his life experiences and spiritual reflections in a deep yet simple manner as it pertains to every day life. Thank you for this book Merrill! It is inspiring and worth the ten years it took to bring it about.

This book does not deliver, or promise to deliver chronological or sensational information about the lives of the Osmond family. What it does do is explore several aspects of Merrill's life and how he dealt with them to become closer to God and feel His love. For those who believe, of any faith, it is a testament and a validation. For those interested in the Osmond family, it provides gripping, moving, and humorous stories. And for truth-seekers everywhere, it provides the best reason of all to keep going: love of God.

What the book may lack in length and continuity is made up by Merrill's heart-felt desire to share the Source of his faith and strength with us.If you have read Donny and/or Marie's books, then Merrill's honesty in sharing difficult and even dark experiences will come as no surprise. If you have not, then you may find it hard to believe that behind that smiling family exterior were some challenges that some fans might find hard to believe.Yet, the book is not a tell-all expose. Rather, it is a testament to the love of our Heavenly Father for each one of us, even in times of our greatest despair.