Robert Millet's New Book

[_CaliforniaKid]

Robert Millet's new book from Deseret:

Holding Fast: Dealing with Doubts in the Latter Days



How many books does it take to make a trend? (And does this mean the critics are winning?)

[_beastie]

Interesting.

I would guess that this means that the internet is, indeed, having an impact.

I know I would never have joined the LDS church in the first place had I had access to all this information.

[_Boaz & Lidia]

Robert Millet's new book from Deseret:

Holding Fast: Dealing with Doubts in the Latter Days



How many books does it take to make a trend? (And does this mean the critics are winning?)

The critics have always been winning. With the crazy stories that Mormons base their faith on, we have the upper hand by default.

Check out the obligatory familial credentials on the above page:

He and his wife, Shauna Sizemore Millet, are the parents of six children.

Why do Mormon authors feel the need to include this? Do they think it will help sell more books by demonstrating their commitment to the LDS cult by the number of kids they pop out?

I also wonder if his wife was a BYU coed when they met.

[_The Dude]

The title's emphasis makes an interesting contrast with Mike Ash's book. Millet says "Holding Fast" -- that's the thing they want you to do. Ash says "Shaken Faith" -- highlighting the thing they don't want.

[_Runtu]

Interesting. There must be a market for "defense against the dark arts" books. If the evil antis weren't having an effect, there would be no need for such a book.

[_Jason Bourne]

Interesting. There must be a market for "defense against the dark arts" books. If the evil antis weren't having an effect, there would be no need for such a book.

Sure there is. Else why would FARMS sell so many of it's review books?

[_cinepro]

I think "Holding Fast" is better than the original title:

"Holding Back to the Tide with a Teaspoon: Dealing with Doubts in the Latter Days"

It must be really difficult to write one of these books. I mean, you can't be too specific or you'll end up cataloging all the reasons people should leave the Church, and someone who just doubted based on one single thing will suddenly find themselves with many more reasons.

"Chapter 1: What to do if you're doubting because of Polygamy

Chapter 2: What to do if you're doubting based on the Book of Abraham

Chapter 3: What to do if you're doubting based on Joseph Smith's treasure seeking and unusual translation method

etc."

[_The Dude]

I mean, you can't be too specific or you'll end up cataloging all the reasons people should leave the Church...

You're certainly correct. The book is only 160 pages.

[_Mike Reed]

Robert Millet's new book from Deseret:

Holding Fast: Dealing with Doubts in the Latter Days



How many books does it take to make a trend? (And does this mean the critics are winning?)

Millet needs to spend more time researching than he does writing. I haven't read this new book, but if it is anything like his recent "what happened to the cross?"... I think I'll pass.

[_Boaz & Lidia]

It must be really difficult to write one of these books. I mean, you can't be too specific or you'll end up cataloging all the reasons people should leave the Church, and someone who just doubted based on one single thing will suddenly find themselves with many more reasons.

How so?

Perhaps the attempt of Millet and those of his apologetic authoring ilk is to merely retain members such as you have been retained?

You are a fine example of a member full of doubt, cynicism, and tithing. Just keep paying tithes and allowing your children to be brainwashed by the leaders which you trust.