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‘More than the Tattooed Mormon’ isn’t just for Mormons

Ever had a story you thought about sharing with the world, but shied away out of fear?

There’s someone who has been in your shoes, but chose to share anyway. Now she’s world-famous.

Al Fox Carraway never thought she would be one to convert to the LDS Faith. Now, she’s a world-famous LDS speaker who just moved to Utah from Arizona with her husband and daughter, Grace. She’s also expecting her second child.

Carraway travels all over to speak to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Youth look up to her for her honest stories, her struggles that are easy to relate to and her faith.

In her newest book, “More than the Tattooed Mormon,” Carraway focuses her attention in two parts: her story and “your story.”

Al’s story in the first section of the book tells of her conversion to the LDS church after 21 years of being Catholic. She tells of the struggles and challenges she faced growing up in New York, and why she converted. Carraway tells her story in a unique, exciting and energetic way.

This is not just evident in her book, but in her podcasts, blog posts and YouTube videos. She shares her blog posts and videos on YouTube, and says she “simply wants to help others find true peace and happiness in the trials and troubles of their lives.”

The second part of the book is about the world. It gives insight and direction for those who feel lost and confused.

If I were to actually give this book a star rating, it would be a five-star book, hands down. I’m not just saying that because I’m a Latter-day Saint, or to gauge Al’s response, but simply because I feel that her book shares so many personal insights that I can relate to in my own personal life. This book is not just for Latter-day Saints. It can be for everyone.

“More than the Tattooed Mormon” is a book you can turn to whenever you may be facing difficult trials and challenges, not just a one-time read. Looking for a good book that’s easy to read?

Visit Deseret Book and buy a copy for yourself. You won’t be disappointed. Her book is only $18.99 plus tax, and can be read in just about a day.

Carraway will visit Logan at Deseret Book on Saturday, March 26, from 12-2 p.m. for a book signing. There you can also purchase journals and jewelry she has designed.

You can follow her blog at http://alfoxshead.blogspot.com/. Find her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @22alfox.

-kortni.marie.wells@aggiemail.usu.edu