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Turning Hearts: Short Stories on Family Life

Salt Lake City, UT: Bookcraft, 1994

Orson Scott Card: Editor
David C. Dollahite: Editor

Genres

Short Story

Summary

At last, here is a collection of short fiction that realistically addresses what it means to be part of a Latter-day Saint family. Eighteen LDS writers, both new and established, have created insightful, touching stories that show how the hearts of family members can be turned to one another. [. . .] These stories are entertaining and then go beyond to show the powerful role of commitment in family relationshs. A landmark in LDS fiction, Turning Hearts will touch readers' souls and can help turn their hearts to their own families. [from back cover]

Call number

BX 8688.3 .T86

Pages

307p.

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