Pain Is Inevitable, Misery Is Optional

As the wife of an excommunicated member of the LDS Church, this book gave a great deal of comfort. As the years of excommunication go by and the Church continues to withhold forgiveness, this book provides a way to see there is light at the end of the seemingly endless "tunnel". It was very uplifting to read of the experience and understanding of Hyrum Smith for a family that is currently going through what he went through, although without the friendship and encouragement of general authorities (high standing leaders of the LDS Church).

Hyrum Smith of Franklin Covey lays out some sound ideas and thoughts on the plan of salvation and what role pain plays in our daily lives and how to keep it in perspective. He draws on some personal examples of himself and poor choices he made to lay out his points. I found it worth the read and a solid perspective for me anyway on some of lifes daily issues.