Book Details
Author: Gerald N. Lund
Release Date: December 2014
Publisher: Deseret Book
Genre: Historical Fiction
Gerald N. Lund is a FANTASTIC storyteller!
And this book is appropriately named...for ONLY THE BRAVE could have lived through what these people had to live through.
It is 1884 and the Saints have been in the San Juan valley for four years.
Sent there by their leaders to fulfill these three missions:
*They were to become a buffer between the white man and the Indians.
*They were to be like a the shock absorbers on a wagon, which soften the blows for those riding in the wagon, or in this case, those in the other settlements.
*They were to be like a lightning rod, which draws down the fires of heaven upon itself so they do not consume others.
Life is definitely hard as they battle nature and Indians and rough outlaws and competing ranchers.
Church leaders have been called to assess the situation and other families have now been sent to buoy up these Saints.
You will read of true accounts of life in these harsh conditions.
You will also be introduced to Mitch Westland and his family as they try to follow the directive of the Prophet.
And you will learn of the Zimmers family and their strong-willed daughter, Edie.
These two families will unite with the others...in this valley... that will test them to their very most inner strength.
And this book is appropriately named...for ONLY THE BRAVE could have lived through what these people had to live through.
It is 1884 and the Saints have been in the San Juan valley for four years.Sent there by their leaders to fulfill these three missions:
*They were to become a buffer between the white man and the Indians.
*They were to be like a the shock absorbers on a wagon, which soften the blows for those riding in the wagon, or in this case, those in the other settlements.
*They were to be like a lightning rod, which draws down the fires of heaven upon itself so they do not consume others.
Life is definitely hard as they battle nature and Indians and rough outlaws and competing ranchers.
Church leaders have been called to assess the situation and other families have now been sent to buoy up these Saints.
You will read of true accounts of life in these harsh conditions.
You will also be introduced to Mitch Westland and his family as they try to follow the directive of the Prophet.
And you will learn of the Zimmers family and their strong-willed daughter, Edie.
These two families will unite with the others...in this valley... that will test them to their very most inner strength.
"Many settlers will try to conquer that rugged territory, but only the brave will prevail."
Fascinating details of the lives of these early settlers!
Amazing stories of what life was like for them!
Don't miss out on this one!
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About the Author
Gerald N. Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from BYU. He also did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University, and studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism. He is a prolific author and speaker. His novels include The Work and the Glory Series, The Kingdom and the Crown Trilogy, Fire of the Covenant, The Undaunted, and his newest series, Fire and Steel. He has also written several books on gospel topics, including a doctrinal trilogy exploring our relationship with Heavenly Father and how He expresses His love to His children.During his thirty-five years in the Church Educational System, Gerald N. Lund served as seminary teacher, institute teacher and director, curriculum writer, director of college curriculum, and zone administrator. His church callings have included stake president, bishop, and he also served as a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy from 2002 to 2008.
He and his late wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children.
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