Standing For Something (Abridged): Ten Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts And Homes Audiobook

" Incredible book. I had no idea I would love this book so much. I am amazed at the caliber of writing as well as the interest I had in every chapter. Written for all of America, not just people of one faith, this is a book I would give to everyone if I could. I feel SO uplifted and more determined to be a little better, wiser, kinder, stronger...GREAT book! It is no surprise it was a NY Times Bestseller! "

" Not many authors can be as succinct and simultaneously meaningful and deep as President Hinckley. This book justifiably spent time on the New York Times Best Sellers list, but it is not really on that basis that it's so worthwhile. Simply put, the things mentioned in this book are true no matter who you are. If we all followed this advice, so many of today's ills wouldn't exist at all! "

" President Hinckley's comments on the loneliness of leadership are especially good. "

" Great little read by one of my heroes. I love Gordon B. Hinckley and his style...I could quote him on almost any passage in the book. Our life views are very similar. Hooray for determined optimism! "

" A necessary review of virtues and their worth in our world which has largely convinced it's self that virtues are not necessary. This will rekindle your desire to develop virtue in your life and to spread the desire. "

" I needed a pick me up and who better to turn to than President Gordon B. Hinkley! Totally lightens the load. "

" Although published a decade ago--it's very applicable today. I wish the world would focus on these virtues. "

" I love this book!! Such an inspiration! I am reading it again for the third time. "

" Inspiring and motivational. Solid ideas to bring about real, lasting, positive change in our society. "

" Good reminder of things I want to work towards. "

" This easy to read book reminded me again of the importance of character and the things I needed to do to improve mine. It inspired me and gave me cause to reflect of the world we live in and the need we have to return to these virtues. A great book. "

" Thank you President Hinkley. We love you and look forward to meeting again one day. "

" Outstanding, plain, practical ways to re-establish integrity. "

" Loved this book. I learned so much and see where I need to improve in my own life!!! "

" A great read for reminding us of our purpose. "

" I read this book once before in High School. This time (audiobook), it had a lot more meaning to me as a father. It inspired me to change and be better. It is definitely worth the read as it will inspire you too. They are great words from a great man applicable to anyone. "

" A book that I keep going to for answers. The 10 Virtues-Love, Honesty, Morazlity, Civility, Learning, Forgiveness and Mercy, Thrift and Industry, Gratitude, Optimism and Faith. Just down to earth and pracital ways to improve our lives. "

" A book to base one's life upon. "

" Words of wisdom and inspiration from the beloved prophet. Own it, read it, ponder it, apply it. "

" "Our 27th wedding anniversary" "

" Such a great reminder of values we all should be aspiring to have. "

" Great for every family that wants to be closer and knitted together through life! "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was motivational for me and helped me want to be better. "

" An optimistic look on what the world can become if we all try a little harder to be decent to one another. This book is very much worth anyone's time to read. "

" Love this book. Will read again and again. "

" This book made me want to be more grounded in my convictions of what true virtues are and how I can live them better. Gordon B. Hinckley was a great author to write this book! "

" I will probably read this book again. It's just an easy read to remind us of what values we hold or should hold. :) sometimes we need reminders, right? "

" Clear and applicable, this book leaves you feeling both motivated and inspired. It's easy to see how heeding these virtues can tangibly improve ourselves and our relationships with our family members. "

" A great book that helps everyone everywhere to learn to stand for something important. "

" This book literally saved my life one cold dark night almost 11 years ago. I have great admiration for President Hinckley. "

" This book envites joy into the heart. Easy to read and connect with and makes you want to be a little better. That's enough for me! Great book "

" If one follows this you will become a better person and create a better world around you. "

" So full of quotable material. I loved it. "

" Good Sunday literature for the past few weeks. It talks about 10 neglected virtues that will heal our hearts and our homes if we follow them. 1. Love 2. Honesty 3. Morality 4. Civility 5. Learning 6. Forgiveness and Mercy 7. Thrift and Industry 8. Gratitude 9. Optimism 10. Faith "

" He wrote this book by living it. "

" Excellent. It won't be the only time I read this. I could have highlighted almost every sentence in this book. "

" I really liked this book and the simplicity of its message. It was easy to read and easy to understand. It had something important for everyone that reads it. "

" There is so much wisdom packed in this little volume. Pres. Hinckley uses lots of stories to connect with the reader and bring home the value of each of the virtues presented. He totally gets the solution we need in our lives to improve our homes and communities. "

" President Hinckley was an amazing man and I love to read stuff that he said. "

" This is a great go-to book when I need some cool quote for a talk or lesson. Over half of my book is underlined. Lots of good nuggets of knowledge that can get you back on track to what matters most. "

" This is an interesting book. It seemed to me that is was written for non-Latter-day Saints. It was good, but not a repeat book for me. "

" He knows how to pin the head right on the problems.. "