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Author: Wendy W. Nelson Illustration: Brandon Dorman
About Product: When missionaries arrive at Sarah’s door with a message for her and her family, Sarah is initially skeptical. There are rumors in her small Iowa town about the missionaries’ strange church. But after Sarah accepts their challenge to find out the truth for herself, she then prays for a miracle for her husband. Through an interesting turn of events, Sarah learns the power of prayer. This illustrated children’s story from Sister Wendy Nelson’s own family history will help your children increase their desire to learn about their own ancestors.
About Author: Wendy W. Nelson was born in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, to Leonard David and Laura McLean Watson. In 2006, she married President Russell M. Nelson, who was then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She holds a PhD in family therapy and gerontology and was a professor of marriage and family therapy for twenty-five years. Sister Nelson has served as a stake Relief Society president, a stake Primary president, and chair of the BYU Women’s Conference. She is the author of several best-selling books, including The Heavens Are Open; What Would a Holy Woman Do?; and Covenant Keepers.
About Illustrator: Brandon Dorman grew up near Tacoma, WA, and is the dad of three boys and one girl. He is best known for his book cover art on popular series like Fablehaven, Goosebumps, and The Land of Stories. He is an accomplished visual storyteller who has illustrated twenty-one picture books.
Pages: 32
Deseret Book
