An Honest Heart

By Richard Siddoway and Richard Siddoway (Other Contributor)

Author: ?+ Richard Siddoway Description:

' You make pretty good money at missionary work?' Jenn asked. The two missionaries smiled at each other for a moment. Then Sister Lingfelter said, ' The only thing that' s in it for us is helping spread the gospel. We don' t get paid anything except for that.' ' But why help me? I' m nobody.' ' Ah, but that' s where you' re wrong. You are a daughter of God.' Jenn exploded into laughter. ' Me? Boy are you wrong.' Sister Lingfelter shook her head gently. ' No I' m not. That' s something I' m absolutely sure of.' For Jennica Cooper, life is hard and God is a stranger. But when two LDS sister missionaries befriend her, she begins to see the world' and herself' in a whole new light. In this moving tale of hope and change, popular author Richard M. Siddoway tells the story of a young woman who learns to accept responsibility for her actions. As Jennica travels the road to repentance, she experiences both the difficulty of making amends and the joy of being forgiven. She also experiences the peace that comes from having an honest heart.

Reviews - A Trusting Heart is more then just a wonderful story; it shows how we all can make the atonement work for our good. The mistakes Jennica makes and what she does to right them are choices we all have to make. It is a must-read for anyone who likes LDS Fiction. (I've read it twice already.) - Elisabeth Erickson, reader from New Mexico.

Product Details: Format: Paperback Print: Black & White Size: 6x9 Page Count: 244 ISBN: 9781555178383 Imprint: Bonneville Books Office Use: 1L743

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555178383
• ISBN13: 9781555178383
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Bonneville
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

An Honest Heart

An Honest Heart aptly captures the core of what ails a good bit of our society. The writer composes an acutely focused account with an eye to particulars, and an understanding of the wretchedness foisted onto children when parents do not or cannot provide the refuge, security and guidance so needed for children during the formative years. Characters are not always likeable, however they are well developed, dialog is absorbing, gritty at times, and compelling. The blunders, misinterpretation and mistakes made by Jennica as she searches for balance in her life are ones most of us face at one time or another. Trust, understanding and acceptance are all part of Jennica's redemption as she comes to understand that life does not always hand us an easy way or gentle dealings. As Jennica learns to deal with problems in a calm, God led manner, her life becomes more endurable and gratifying. While written with a distinct Mormon flavor for the Mormon reading audience An Honest Heart will interest all readers who enjoy well written tales filled with robust motivation, breach of faith, propensity and a ticklish story line. An Honest Heart is an excellent choice for the home library, the personal reading shelf and homeschool high school curriculum. Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.