tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post3156426726282555649..comments2024-03-27T12:04:11.802-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: More Than the Tattooed Mormon Beautiful in Its Simplicity, Profound in Its PowerSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-69001660477834880602016-10-17T11:25:07.521-07:002016-10-17T11:25:07.521-07:00Thanks for sharing your story, Jeannie. I think a...Thanks for sharing your story, Jeannie. I think all of us (LDS and non) are too quick to judge others without considering the journey they've been on. Or the fact that all of us are traveling different paths that take us to different places. The world (and the church) needs to show more compassion, less criticism.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-43090365841428213112016-10-17T06:47:46.845-07:002016-10-17T06:47:46.845-07:00I myself was a member of the LDS faith, for years....I myself was a member of the LDS faith, for years. I was also an alcoholic. I was the victim of spousal abuse for over 20 years. I walked out leaving, my abusive husband with just the clothes on my back 5 years ago. I have never been married in the temple, although, I was an endowed member. 3/5 of my children are inactive and I myself was excommunicated from the church almost 5 years ago; and yes, I have a tattoo. People can be judgemental and ignorant. My journey took me to my own personal Hell and back again. I was rebaptized May 01, 2016. jeannie_mcneil@yahoo.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08023484551259936950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-41021198017983165342016-03-16T18:35:27.647-07:002016-03-16T18:35:27.647-07:00I heard her speak at a conference last year. She&...I heard her speak at a conference last year. She's a great speaker. Reading her book feels like what I imagine having a conversation with her would feel like -- very warm, personable, and inspiring. Definitely read the book!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-46522387271702407452016-03-16T18:33:53.611-07:002016-03-16T18:33:53.611-07:00Ha ha. I think this book makes some really excell...Ha ha. I think this book makes some really excellent points about not being judgmental -- all of us need to be reminded of this simple truth!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-35460226142197709142016-03-16T14:24:53.259-07:002016-03-16T14:24:53.259-07:00I've seen clips of her online and love her pos...I've seen clips of her online and love her positivity and humor. This looks like a really good read. Thanks for the rec! :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-13642542467373243712016-03-16T13:12:22.750-07:002016-03-16T13:12:22.750-07:00I usually try to avoid books like this because I&#...I usually try to avoid books like this because I'm too petty and I get so mad at my judgey Mormon friends. Stupid but true. There's nothing I'm better at then judging people who judge. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.com