I love Elder Holland and his powerful and inspiring messages.

It'd be easy to say that this is "just" a collection of Elder Holland's notable talks (not all of them, but a fair number). Sometimes, it's nice to have a set of great talks by a great leader and teacher in one place. Elder Holland has a way of being encouraging and comforting while also pointing out some things you could be doing better - not just that, but you want to try to do better. It's not a guilt-trip or anything like that. That's one of the goals I have for my own gospel teaching - I don't want to just go on a laundry list of "do this, don't do that." I'd like to be able to inspire people to improve while also celebrating the good they've already accomplished. This book - and Elder Holland's teaching in general - is a fantastic example of that.

The words, of course, are lovely. But whoever designed this book should get special recognition. It's visually beautiful as well.

Some beautiful and inspirational thoughts though very much focused on people in the church in the United States. I appreciated his focus on God as being loving and ever present.

This book came right when I needed it. I knew the material wasn't new, but the messages within were still truly heartfelt and touching. Elder Holland has always been a favorite apostle of mine to listen to at General Conference and during the year. I even have a picture of a quote of his on my phone. This book not only has beautiful messages, it is beautiful to look at. Most of the chapters had me in tears, knowing the truth and power of the words I was reading. Each chapter has a message with a lovely quote that I can imagine Elder Holland speaking himself. I had many favorites, but this one struck me the most.

"The formula of faith is to hold on, work on, see it through, and let the distress of earlier hours (real or imagined) fall away in the abundance of the final reward." (page 26)

5 out of 5 stars. This book is something your whole family can read and treasure together. Maybe not all of the messages will apply to everyone, but I promise you it is worth the read.

I received a hardback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Elder Holland is the bomb. I loved this book.
Very dear words given to me by a very dear friend.

The book is a compilation of different addresses from Elder Holland.
I loved having them together in one easy location. It made for easier studying and pondering.

Loved this book! If you are a Christian and are struggling with anything, there are so many truths and comforting words in this book.

I love Elder Holland.

Some of Elder Holland's talks expanded into essays. Uplifting and edifying, as only Elder Holland can be.

This is a hard book for me to rate because I didn't realize what it was when I bought it. It was pricey and I had no idea when I got it that it was a collection of talks that I could have looked up online for free. That is my dilemma. Higher stars for good content but lower stars because I don't want anyone else to purchase it not knowing that it is not new information.