I bought this book a couple of years ago and the size of the book intimidated me. I did not realize that a large portion of the book is the notes section at the end with references for each and every talk. I am grateful to have read this book because I thoroughly enjoyed reading the remarks of women from the past several decades. The voices of these women strengthened me and the truths they testified of continue to ring true. How can I possibly share a few excerpts? There is so much good wisdom in this book! Here are just a few snippets:
Where is your faith? Where is your confidence in God? Do you know that all things are in his hands? (Lucy Mack Smith, 1831, pg. 5)
Now, my dear young friends, you need not think that because we have done so much there is nothing for you to do (Mary B. Ferguson, 1879, pg. 67).
She tells all sisters by her visit that someone cares and that God cares (Alice C. Smith, 1969, pg. 173).
Theology does not prevent all hurt and anguish. No knowledge of theology can remove all pain, weakness, or nausea from all terminal cancer. Nor can it fill an empty stomach. What sound theology can do is to help those who believe it to make some sense of the suffering, of themselves, and of God, such sense that they can proceed with a measure of hope, courage, compassion, and understanding of themselves even in anguish (Francine R. Bennion, 1986, pg. 217).
The more overwhelming our tasks are, the more we understand that there is only One who can help, our Heavenly Father. Only when we draw unto him can we learn how real he is, how much he understands, and how much he is willing to help (Jutta B. Busche, 1990, pg. 239).
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