Belonging to Heaven A Historical Novel Author:Gale Sears Descended from the Hawaiian royal line, Jonathan Napela became — one of the first-and most influential-converts to the — Church in Hawaii. A man of intelligence, social status, and — wealth, he used his considerable reputation to further the gospel — in his native land. He developed a lifelong bond of brotherhood — with Elder George Q. Cannon, helpin... more »g to translate the Book of
Mormon into Hawaiian and establish a gathering place for the
Hawaiian saints in Laie, Oahu. But when his beloved wife, Kitty,
was stricken with leprosy, Jonathan made the defining decision
of his life. He would leave his life of privilege to become her
caretaker and spend the rest of his life on Molokai, the island of
lepers. To those who suffered similar heartbreak and banishment,
Jonathan's self-sacrifice became their lifeline. Based on a true
story, this is an extraordinary novel of a man who chose love in
the face of death.
Known for her historical accuracy and intensive research,
Gale Sears received a BA in playwriting from Brigham Young
University and a master's degree in theater arts from the
University of Minnesota. She is the author of numerous books,
including The Silence of God and Letters in the Jade Dragon