I would highly recommend that any parent, grandparent, young man or young woman read this book. To paraphrase another reviewer, I was impressed by Elaine Dalton's observation that there has been a worldwide clamor for clean air, clean water, improved food free of impurities but little is said or written to stop the influx of filth from pornography, music, books, that flow freely into our minds and spirits. Well worth the read. I love running (well, most of the time ;) and I love Sister Dalton (all of the time :) so this book was a great one for me. I think all women (old and young) should read this and probably men too!A few quotes I especially loved:"Juma Ikangaa [winner of the New York Marathon spoken of earlier in the paragraph] replied simply, 'The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.' Preparation is one way we can avoid deception.""Perhaps we never feel like we are totally prepared for some of the events we experience in life, but if we cultivate the Holy Ghost as our constant companion, we will be led, guided, and comforted and will feel peace and direction--even at midnight.""I shared my testimony that because of Him, it IS possible to be virtuous. And if one has not been virtuous, because of Him, it is possible to return to virtue.""My noble, precious friends, as you press forward diligently to obtain the enormous privilege of entering the temple, your course is marked. There will be friends, family members, leaders, and mentors to love you, to cheer for you, and even to lift and carry you over the hard spots, if necessary. But yours are the feet that will walk the path. You must keep your focus and persevere."
What do You think about A Return To Virtue (2000)?
Sister Dalton is amazing! Love her stories and examples...highly recommend!
—Imsnshyn
Very nice. Good insights. I need to run more.
—anu
