April 2021 list by Holly Whistler
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After : A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond
by Bruce Greyson
The world's leading expert on near-death experiences reveals his journey toward rethinking the nature of death, life, and the continuity of consciousness. This new perspective on the nature of death can transform the fear of dying that pervades our culture into a healthy view of it as one more milestone in the course of our lives. After challenges us to open our minds to these experiences and to what they can teach us, and in so doing, expand our understanding of consciousness and of what it means to be human"
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Dusk, Night, Dawn : On Revival and Courage
by Anne Lamott
The New York Times bestselling author, drawing from her own experiences, shows us the intimate and human ways we can adopt to move through life’s dark places and toward the light of hope that still burns ahead for all of us.
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First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith by Jennifer ReederFrom acting as a scribe for the translation of the Book of Mormon to founding the Relief Society, Emma Hale Smith was a key figure in the Restoration. She was also her husband's anchor and the love of his life. But how much do we really know about her role, teachings, and leadership? Drawing upon letters written by Emma to Joseph and to many others, along with minutes from Relief Society meetings and other artifacts, this book sketches a more complete portrait of this elect lady.
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Like Unto Moroni: Faith, Courage, Perseverance
by H. B. Moore, Rebecca Connolly and Jen Geigle Johnson
Amid the devastation of political and religious strife, there arose a leader so mighty that even thousands of years after his life, he is still lauded as a stalwart example of faith and fortitude. Captain Moroni's acts of heroism and faith in the face of adversity are well documented in the Book of Mormon, and his words and actions stand as an example of spiritual heroism. But who are the Moronis of our day? Who are the bold leaders who have the strength and faith to guide us through these tumultuous last days? The answer to this question is beautifully addressed in Like Unto Moroni.
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Philippians : A Biblical Study
by Joyce Meyer
Paul's letter to the people at Philippi serves as a reminder that if we search for joy in possessions, places, or people, we will always come up short. The life lived by the Philippians is still attainable today. In her comprehensive approach, Joyce Meyer takes a deep dive into well-known and beloved verses, identifying key truths and incorporating room for personal reflection"
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Stress Management: Lessons from the Savior
by Karen Shores
Americans are the most stressed people in the world and in these last days, our stress levels are increasing daily. Shores shows how the Savior has not left us alone in trying to deal with this increasing, overwhelming stress. He has provided us with many lessons, skills, guidance, and suggestions on how to: prevent some stress, decrease some stress, manage the daily stress and cope with the stress that we cannot avoid. He has also provided counsel to help us obtain Peace in a stressful world.
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