Standing on the Promises, Book 1

One More River to Cross (Revised & Expanded)

By: Margaret Blair Young, Darius Aidan Gray

Narrated by: Margaret Blair Young

After this groundbreaking, deeply moving series about black LDS pioneers was first published, modern-day descendants came forward with further information and more detailed history. In this new edition, the authors have corrected some errors and dramatized the experience of additional black pioneers.

This book contextualizes the history of the Mormon migration with other events in American and particularly African American history. Few are aware that several black Mormon converts played important parts in the beginnings of Civil Rights issues from 1930 onward. Any listeners who want to broaden their understanding of African American history in the days from the American Revolution until just before the Civil War will find this book unique and full of information unavailable elsewhere. The trilogy of books (this is the first of three) contain exhaustive documentation, but the authors have been careful to rely not only events but on dialogue (as far as possible) to maintain accuracy. Though they have taken fictional leaps where no historical information was available, they have stayed as close to the facts as possible.

©2013 Margaret Blair Young and Darius Aidan Gray (P)2014 Margaret Blair Young and Darius Aidan Gray

Inspiring and Interesting

The recording is not perfect- some poor transitions and a repetition or two. But Margaret Young does an excellent job reading the text. Great stories that I had never heard before; it made me love Jane, but also helped me love Brother Joseph even more.

Eye opening in more ways than just one

The story is amazing — as is the performance. The one downside that I didn’t know where to give it one star is the fact that several chapters are cut off and end suddenly in the middle of a sentence.

The story seemed to still make sense - although I own a physical copy of the book and had the opportunity to read what was missing.

I would love to see the other books appear on Audible and hope something is in the works.

Stories that need to be heard

I’m so grateful for this book and all it taught me. I’m only sorry I didn’t read/listen to it sooner! Thank you Darius and Margaret for the beautiful way this book is written. It’s a must read.

A compelling story

A great story that gets into the lives of pioneers about whom we hear too little. Very effective storytelling, and a compelling story that deserves much more attention and highlighting.

Everyone has heard about Elijah Abel, many have heard about Jane Manning. But through the story we come to know them as human beings and appreciate their lives and struggles.

Parts missing

I loved the story and reader. There were several chapters that abruptly ended. I wonder how much of the story was left out. That was disappointing and disrupted the story.