Pillar of Light: A Historical Novel (Work and the Glory)
(Book #1 in the The Work and the Glory Series)
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Book Overview
With more than two million copies of the nine-volume series in print since its intital release in 1990, The Work and the Glory is one of the most popular historical fiction series ever published by a religious publisher. Pillar of Light, volume one, is soon to be a major motion picture and will introduce this unforgettable story to a new generation of readers. In this saga of the Benjamin Steed family, award-winning author Gerald N. Lund blends historical reality and high-powered fiction to create an enduring love story full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal, and undeniable faith.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:088494770X
ISBN13:9780884947707
Release Date:January 1994
Publisher:Bookcraft Pubs
Length:437 Pages
Weight:1.85 lbs.
Dimensions:9.5" x 1.8" x 6.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
work and glory
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Although a "used" product, arrived in pristine condition! Great, great story about a little known part of our American history.
Wonderful Story especially for LDS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I loved this book and the minute i got it, i read it again! This tells the story of Joseph Smith's translation of the gold plates. He recieved a message from God that the plates were buried in a hill and that he was to retrieve them and translate them into the book soon to be know as The Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith is attacked by mobs throughout the book. But that's just the side story. The main character is Nathan Steed who comes from a family of farmers on the frontier. It tells of his life and his struggles and how he meets Joseph. Nathan becomes a strong believer of the church unlike his older brother Joshua who is one of the ones who attacked Joseph. Nathan's mother is married to Benjamin Steed whose pride and stubborness is well known. Joshua and Benjamin already have a strained relationship and the whole family is in conflict. To add to that, Lydia, Joshua's love has given up her love for Joshua for Nathan.
The best
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I started reading these books after the movie, 'The work and the glory' came out. I highly recomend these books!! If you know nothing of LDS history (mormon history) These would be great books for you. The Work and the Glory follows the fictional Steed family. The series starts off when the family moves to Palmyra, New York. It is there they hire the Smith brothers, Joseph Smith and Hyrum Smith. They are swept up in the extrodinary events surounding the man, Joseph. It is there that each of the Steed's must come to terms with the amazing story. Not only is all of this going along, there is a story behind the history. Lydia McBride, the story keeper's daughter, is beautiful, and takes the Steed boys by surprise. These events will change the Steed's lives forever. If you love a good romance, this is the series to read. It also gives a better picture of what 'Mormons' believe. I loved the series, and I would recomend it to ANYONE!!!
Smurftastic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I'm 14 and I read the series in about a month and a half some of the books I read in a day. I must admit that I was originally forced to read this series but it turned out to be a good thing. All in all a good series.
Captivating Series - A must read historical series for All
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
After reading the entire eight books in this series, I can unequivocally recommend that everyone read them. Even those who are not of the LDS faith will gain a deep, rich understanding of the plight and struggles of the pioneers who explored this great country. The author has a wonderful knack for captivating his audience, and has made the fictitional Steed family seem as real as if they were actually there. Bravo to Gerald Lund and his staff of researchers. - Erick
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