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  1. Indianapastorswife
    Indiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    One Family’s Journey Out of Mormonism
    July 5, 2013
    Indianapastorswife
    Indiana
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Few times do you hear a family's story as compelling as that of Lynn Wilder's family. In her book Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church, Lynn shows how the truth of the grace of Jesus, the cross, reached her (and her husband, three boys, and one daughter) even as they had been well-established in Mormonism for over 30 years.

    I have studied many other religions before, and even the beliefs of the Latter-day Saints, but I am always left wondering, what does this religion look like to the average follower. Lynn shares a truly "insider" perspective having served with her husband, Michael, in a number of positions within the church and Lynn herself worked as a professor at BYU in Utah. If anyone can be an authoritative source, it is this family. Plus, Lynn and Michael did not grow up in Mormonism, but rather were converted as well-educated adults.

    The book itself is broken up into three sections: Mormon Bliss, Cracks in the Façade, and Starting Over with an appendix in the back that charts the differences between Mormonism and the Bible. The Wilder's 3rd son, Micah, was passionate about Mormonism until he started reading the New Testament while on his missions assignment in Orlando, Florida. As he read, he began to understand, and he encouraged the rest of his family and friends to read the New Testament, "as a child would read it." In this way, the truth of God's Word changed their lives forever.

    As a final note, I have to mention how thankful I am to Lynn Wilder for being brave enough to even write this book. Some would like to portray Mormons as being the same as anyone else in mainstream Christianity, but after reading this book, there is absolutely no way you can maintain that view. She very clearly outlined the differences both in theology and practice so that the reader is left to consider a lot of things. I was encouraged to read my Bible more to truly know what I believe and not just rest on what others have told me. Everyone could use that reminder.

    5 out of 5 stars

    I received a free copy of this book from Zondervan through the Booksneeze program in exchange for a fair and honest review.
  2. Donna
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great book to help understand LDS doctrine
    March 2, 2023
    Donna
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Enjoyed the detail and Scriptures. So glad Lynn and her family got out of this religion and into personal relationship with Christ. Anyone with friends or family that are in LDS, this book is a must. Will help with dialogue and seeing their core beliefs.
  3. KJ
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    unveiling grace
    April 13, 2022
    KJ
    incredible story
  4. Debbie from ChristFocus
    Harrison, AR
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Interesting and informative
    July 14, 2013
    Debbie from ChristFocus
    Harrison, AR
    Age: 35-44
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    "Unveiling Grace" is the story of how Lynn Wilder's family joined the Mormon Church and, many years later, left the Mormon Church. It's primarily the story of her life, and it's an easy, interesting read that kept my attention.

    She assumed the reader had some familiarity with the Mormon Church and used "Mormon jargon," but she also gave short explanations of the Mormon terms when new terms came up. Later in the book, she gave more details about Mormon beliefs and about what the jargon meant.

    This book primarily focused on what life as a dedicated Mormon is like and what caused one family to leave the Mormon Church after years of devoted service. There is a lot of information about Mormon beliefs, but this is not primarily an apologetics book.

    I found the book very interesting, and I feel that I better understand some things about my Mormon aunt and uncle. I'd highly recommend this book, especially to those who want to better understand the viewpoint that Mormons are coming from.

    I received this book as a review copy from the publisher through Booksneeze.com.
  5. schoolmomred
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Eye-opening narrative about life as a Mormon
    July 1, 2013
    schoolmomred
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Lynn K. Wilder and her husband were Mormon converts who, in their quest for spiritual truth, rejected the Christianity of their upbringing. They lived and breathed Mormonism. They believed everything that the church told them. Then their world came crashing down. Their son, whom, along with his brother and sister, had been raised in the Wilder's "forever family", took it down. Well, maybe not him, but God instead.

    If you have ever wondered what Mormons believe and how they live, you will want to read this book. I learned things that I never knew from someone who "walked the walk and talked the talk". Mrs. Wilder knows what she is talking about, and she does it respectfully. Once you read the truth about the church from a former insider, you will understand a little more about how Mormons think and believe. You will, hopefully, be better able to witness to these lost people.

    Given that Mitt Romney, former challenger for the presidency of the United States, is a Mormon, you might find that you know little about the faith that he professes. Yet you're curious. Get this book.

    Unveiling Grace is a well-written book that I think you will find not only enjoyable to read, but enlightening as well.
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