LDS Author and Speaker
What Readers are Saying about My Books:
People of The Book:"I loved your description of the painting. I'd never looked at the painting like that. The characterization is excellent. The story line pulled me right into the book, deep into the character. You brought Yesod alive; he thinks and feels as a real person… I could feel his deep love of the Jew praying, and his conflicts. I could identify with Yesod's quest for spiritual truth. " ....Jerry, assistant bookstore manager and author
"Well conceived, beautifully crafted, and a great read. The window into a Jew's religious life is well worth the price of this novel." ....D. Robins, Int'l MGA Journal
"From cover to cover, riveting. Muchnick skillfully, artfully draws the reader into the heart and soul of one Jewish man's experience as he discovers his Messiah. " ....G. Cottrell
"The sweet simplicity of this book reveals the sweet simplicity of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This easy flowing novel should be read by Jews and Christians alike. " ....E. Bakow
"Finally, a Jewish story told with warm tenderness of heart about an orthodox Jew's journey to know his Messiah." Mitch Molling, president of B'nai Shalom in Salt Lake City (www.ldsjews.org)
"Marlena Tanya Muchnick's novel, People of The Book, is about Yesod, an Orthodox Jew... this decision to change his life and religious allegiance brings uproar and confusion in every aspect of his life, including his relationship with the woman he loves. People of The Book is recomended as a well written, profoundly thoughtful, and soul-searching story." Midwest Book Review (www.midwestbookreview.com, Small Press Bookwatch, Fiction).
"Most recently read People of the Book. It certainly is well written. I have always been interested in glimpses into the Jewish culture. She needs to keep writing." Dr Roy Baker, Superintendent of Schools
"This book is important - to help us LDS non-Jews understand Jews - LDS or not. We need to understand this, if we are going to invite Jewish investigators into the restored gospel and make them welcome in our circles. It does that while giving us an inspiring captivating spiritual story and a bit of a romance. When I read it the second time, I realized it was teaching me about the Jewish thoughts, feelings and conversations of the hero in a wonderful way. I understood better his worship, his banter with friends, the romantic hopes of his engagement, and what a devout Jew feels about Christ." D. Baker
Life Changing Testimonies:
"I love it. It has really inspired me as well as given me some insight into Christ's life as a Jew. A lot of wonderful feelings have come to me and I finally feel my prayers are reaching to the Holy Courts on high. " ....Monique, Beeville TX
Notes of a Jewish Convert…
"May the Lord bless you in all your righteous endeavors." ....Joseph B. Wirthlin, Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
"I love your book. You have a very important message to tell." " ....G. Conger, temple president.
"I cannot tell you how much I appreciate and value your book "Notes of a Jewish Convert…" Your story is one of the most inspiring and compelling that I've ever heard!" .... Desiree
"You, my dear, are indeed a Marvelous Work and a Wonder!" ....David Robins
"A truly moving account of the author's conversion from Judaism to the restored Gospel. Her story of inspiration and her amazing leap of faith should be read by every Mormon and every Jew!!" ....Jean Phelan
"I thoroughly enjoyed your books. May the Lord bless you in your writings and the sharing of your story." .... T. Graff
"Your books really made me see how blessed I am to be LDS and I felt the spirit when I read it. Thank you so much!" ....A. McKell
"I admire your enthusiasm, your conviction and most importantly your willingness to serve the Lord and spread the Gospel" ....Margaret D. Nadauld, Young Women General President
"Your book has deeply touched another person, my friend. She has found answers to some things that have been troubling her in her personal life. Your book seems to have been written specifically for some of us. I know that I was meant to find it and to learn from it." .... M. Mitchell
"I want to acknowledge receipt of your wonderful book. I read it immediately and was very impressed. Your book is bound to be a very powerful testimony to Jew and non-Jew alike, and I thank you again for my copy. I especially enjoyed reading the historical Jewish List of Appearances, and the Hebrew quotations… " ....B. Stockwell
"I just finished your book. I thought it was wonderful and inspirational. I'm a female Jewish convert as well and I'm married to a Jewish convert. I would love to meet you!" ....Amy
Life Changing Testimonies
"I was an atheist, but I have just read the Prayer of Dedication [Life Changing Testimonies...]. I feel this is going to be the best book I have bought during my many trips to the bookstore so far. This is the first time I was in tears while reading an introduction of a book. May the Spirit be with you that you will write more wonderful books to help build up the Kingdom." ....T. Silin
"...your new book...[Life Changing Testimonies] is thought provoking to me as I find stories that trigger memories of my own experiences.... The first foru chapters contain so much... to the heart of the matter and include insights that are all inclusing and put togetehr so well and understandably. Thank you for writing it." ....M. Mitchell
"Thank you and those who have contributed... I have just read the Prayer of Dedication. I feel this is going to be the best book I have bought during my many trips to the bookstore so far. Storeies from an honest heart is always more touching to me. This is the first time I was in tears while reading an introduction of a book." ....Tony Ma
"I enjoyed... you have information there I have not found elsewhere." ....C. Nash
"I read it immediately and was very impressed. I especially enjoyed the historical Jewish references, the Hebrew quotations, and the customs. Had it [the story] been purely and intellectual discussion of why Jesus was in fact the Messiah, I doubt it would have he impact it does with your personal struggle and testimony. It is a very powerful testimony to Jew and non-Jew alike." ....B. Stockwell
Shalom