The Latter-day Saint Woman
Basic Manual for Women, Part B

Published by
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, Utah
Revised 2000

© 1979, 1993, 2000 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
English approval: 1/99

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Contents

Introduction     v

The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles     viii

The Family: A Proclamation to the World     x

The Relief Society Declaration     xi

Gospel Principles and Doctrine

  1.  Jesus Christ, Our Sure Foundation     2

  2.  Agency and Accountability     11

  3.  Gifts of the Spirit     18

  4.  The Sabbath Day     25

  5.  The Word of Wisdom     34

  6.  Tithes and Offerings     43

  7.  Honesty     51

  8.  Forgiveness     57

  9.  Purity of Thought     66

10.  Building the Kingdom of God     73

11.  The Worth of a Soul     80

Duties and Responsibilities

12.  Church Organization     88

13.  Follow the Brethren     99

14.  Withstanding the Evils of the World     110

15.  Trials and Adversity     119

16.  Responsibility to Parents     126

17.  What Our Home Teachers Can Do for Us     135

18.  Developing Self-Reliance     143

19.  Family and Personal Histories     152

20.  Our Temple and Family History Responsibilities     160

Homemaking

21.  Planning Healthful Meals     172

22.  Maternal and Infant Care     179

23.  First Aid, Part 1: Preventing and Preparing for Injuries     185

24.  First Aid, Part 2: Treating Injuries     194

25.  Home Storage     214

26.  Having Fun as a Family     221

27.  Caring for Our Homes     229

Personal and Family Development

28.  Serving in the Church     240

29.  Developing Leadership     247

30.  Learning to Delegate Responsibility     257

31.  Decision Making     263

32.  Setting Personal and Family Goals     271

33.  Continuing to Learn     282

34.  Individual and Family Prayer     293

35.  Developing Gratitude     303

Index     312

Picture Section     321



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