Many stories have been written and told concerning the heroes of World War II and the aftermath of that devastating clash. "The Slow March of Light" by Heather B. Moore and "They Called Him Marvin" by Roger Stark are two compelling examples of such stories and the subject of my review today.
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With Brother Nibley, it was the work he published and taught that would have been the most important to him. Yet most of those who have read and studied him through the Collected Works, either never met him or really didn’t know much about the man behind the books. Until now.
Latter-day Fiction: Almost June, A Perfect Time for Romance
It’s almost June and June is traditionally the time for romance, engagements, and weddings. Today’s reviews include Heart of the Enemy by Heidi L. McKusick which is billed as a Regency Mystery and A Torn Allegiance by Jen Geigle Johnson with its own hint of intrigue.
Latter-day Saint Fiction: Truly Thought-Provoking Stories
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