Monson: 79 books

One of the great purposes of our existence on earth is to perfect ourselves, to learn to become more like God. The Savior's admonition “Be ye therefore perfect” was not limited in time or scope; it applies to his disciples in every age, including this last dispensation. Be Your Best Self can help...

This volume contains six inspiring talks by President Thomas S. Monson of the First Presidency.In The Search for Jesus, President Monson refers to favorite scriptural accounts of those who have sought to know Christ. "The formula for finding Jesus has always been the same: earnest and sincere...

Finding peace in times of worldwide trauma is difficult, and finding peace in times of personal trauma such as a family death or tragedy can be overwhelming. Therapist Christy Monson professionally and compassionately describes how tragedy physically changes the brain and the body, and she provides...

“Fourteen writers take on perhaps the most important cultural issue of our time: figure out what we’re talking about when we’re talking about cat videos.” —New York magazine   Are cat videos art? This essay collection, funded by a Kickstarter campaign, addresses not just our fascination...

President Monson recalls tender and inspiring personal experiences that will build faith and testimony for every reader. Taken from events throughout his life, these accounts are organized into sections: Service to others, Faith Precedes Blessings, Prayer Availeth Much, Missionary Moments, Testimony...

In The Search for Jesus President Monson refers to favorite scriptural accounts of those who have sought to know Christ. "The formula for finding Jesus has always been the same: earnest and sincere prayer of a humble and pure heart," he says. He urges all to "undertake a personal search for Jesus," to "prepare time for him in our lives and room for him in our hearts."

President Thomas S. Monson expounds upon these questions in light of modern revelation and scriptures to help us separate truth from trivia and embrace an eternal perspective of our Heavenly Father's plan. This is a comforting reacquaintance with vital doctrines of the Lord's restored gospel.

Throughout our lives we tend to build up armor that inhibits our growth. Our armor comes in many disguises: depression, self-deprecation, or the inability to act. We often create our own armor, our own protection, unique to us, but this protection actually stops our growth and the abundant live we...

A young couple of amateur burglars are casing an upscale residence when they happen upon a crime in progress. What happens next takes our young protagonist on a wild adventure while compelling her to do some serious growing up.

A glamorous movie actress is drowned in her hotel room bathtub. Jake, who is investigating her murder, asks Catherine to help him communicate with her. Catherine is a fan, and she's curious despite herself.The actress is compelling even as a ghost. But she communicates with Catherine and...

In April 1644, two nuns fled Bologna’s convent for reformed prostitutes. A perfunctory archiepiscopal investigation went nowhere, and the nuns were quickly forgotten. By June of the next year, however, an overwhelming stench drew a woman to the wine cellar of her Bolognese townhouse, reopened after...

In this book, President Thomas S. Monson shares personal experiences and gospel truths that lead to an understanding of life's purpose and how to achieve lasting happiness. As always, his thoughts are powerfully expressed in eloquent language and moving accounts that illustrate the ability of man, working with Deity, to overcome the trials of earthly life.

The bulk of the work was written specifically for performance purposes. A few poems were written with publication in mind, but even those usually ended up being revised into spoken-word pieces in the end. These are the pieces that were written, read aloud, rewritten again and again. The proven crowd...

This, the second volume of Conference Classics by Thomas S. Monson, presents six of his most memorable conference addresses. These excellent talks contain heartwarming examples of selfless service, courage, faith, and love as well as inspired teachings from the scriptures.