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So..I was googling myself online today, and I found a reference to a random book review on Amazon. Doubleday had released "The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ", and the review boards went nuts! I finally found the review I posted, and realized I still feel exactly the same about the Book of Mormon now. I wanted to keep it. I thought it was an interesting insight into my testimony of the Savior.

"Peace 17/01/2005 Melissa L. Fabbi
I have read and reread many of these reviews. So many voices echoing similar statements..often uplifting and insightful, others accusing and derrogatory. Their opinons are based on their own experience..what they know in their hearts to be true, and I respect that whole-heartedly. We are all entitled to an opinion and a way of living that suits our lives and allows us to become the person we are meant to be.

There is so much pain, sorrow, fustration, aching and guilt. And no matter who we are, We all need something bigger than ourselves to help us through. Yes, my friends..this is indeed a book review. But it is also more than that, because it's something more than a good book I've read. There are books that have made me laugh, question my intentions, remember good and badtimes in my life and brought me to tears...but the Book of Mormon has done more than that. It's brought me peace. There is so much hate these days. So much trauma, and drama and ugliness. Amidst all of that, is our Savior Jesus Christ. Our Elder Brother and our Friend. This, my friends, is a book about Him. And He brings me peace. I feel that peace when I read the Bible as well. I feel that peace when I see people serving each other and loving each other..of all different religions and backgrounds. I feel that peace when I pray. I feel peace. In this world, at this time, I need that. Someone who loved me enough to give His life for me. Because He loves me. He loves each one of us no matter who we are, what we believe, where we've been or where we are going. A book that reminds me of Him, that reminds me of who I am and who He wants me to be..and who He knows I can be...is a blessing. Yes, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Book of Mormon has brought me closer to Christ...through Him I have found peace in my life. My prayer for each one of you who read this book or don't read this boook-is that you find peace...Somewhere. We need it. We need Him."