About
My name is Rick Bennett, and I have been happily married to Wendy for more than 10 years. We are the parents of Brandon, Jessica, and Preston. I am a member of the Mormon History Association, and love to discuss the scriptures. We make our home in Lehi, Utah.
When I'm not discussing religion, I work as a bio-statistician in Salt Lake City. I have (a soon to be) published a peer-reviewed article in the European Academy of Dermatology and Veneriology on a drug to treat mouth lesions. Currently, I am project coordinator on a multi-center study on traumatic brain injuries.
A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy
Description
<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>
Story Behind The Book
A few years ago, I picked up a children’s Bible (made out of sturdy cardboard pages) and brought it home. My kids loved it, and became very familiar with the stories of the Bible. One day, I asked my children about a Book of Mormon story, and they had no idea what I was talking about. I have looked for a children’s version of the Book of Mormon, but they were all a bit too mature for my 7 and 5 year old to understand. I needed something that would teach to their level. So, I decided to write it myself, and have them illustrate it. My children loved the idea. Included are 25 "essential" stories from the Book of Mormon. My kids are the illustrators. They used a bit of artistic license: Samuel the Lamanite has a pirate hat, there are elephants on Nephi's ship, various Nephites do cart-wheels when they see Jesus, and the sun and trees frown when Nephi breaks his bow. Children ages 2-10 will love this book!
Brandon was so excited about the prospect that he thought we could sell it! At first, I laughed at the idea. But with the Nook or Kindle, publishing is much easier so, I thought I would give it a shot! Our Bible was read so much, it’s practically destroyed now. I think it’s ok to read a Bible so much that it gets worn out. I hope to do the same with the Book of Mormon. (But make sure your kids don’t destroy your Kindle or Nook!)
Brandon suggested that we make a child’s version of the Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price too. Those are available on our website! Keep informed of our progress at http://www.GospelTangents.com
