“Catholic Roots Mormon Harvest” by Eric
Shuster
Editorial
Review from
Amazon.com
Unique among
books released by Mormon publishing houses, Eric Shuster's "Catholic Roots
Mormon Harvest," will appeal to Catholics as much as it will interest
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book's very
design is to highlight the similarities and differences between Mormonism and
Catholicism, and consequently much of the book will be review from a reader
familiar with either. The decades he spent as a non-Mormon give Shuster a
distinctive vernacular, though, that gives even the most well-known doctrines a
fresh makeover. Throughout the 261 pages, Shuster makes clear his love for both
faiths. As he writes on page 83, "...I wasn't giving up anything in
becoming a Latter-day Saint and was in fact gaining so much more in reaping the
harvest." --Molly Farmer, Mormon
Times
About
the Author
Eric Shuster is
the fifth of 6 children born to George and Patricia Shuster. He is graduate of
Saint Lawrence Catholic College Preparatory School and earned Bachelor of
Science degree from San Jose State University and Masters of Science degree
from University of Phoenix. He is a veteran of the information technology
industry and the President and CEO of IntelliClear Inc., a Colorado-based
market research firm. Eric is also the Founder and Executive Director of the
Foundation for Christian Studies, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
study, teaching, and practice of Christianity. Eric was born into the Catholic
faith and was an active member for 27 years. During this time, he served in a
variety of lay leadership roles relating to music, youth ministry, and young
adult ministry. Eric’s wife, Marilyn, is third of 8 children born to Bruce and
Bettie Williams. She is graduate of Nathan Hale High School and earned Bachelor
of Arts degree from University of Saint Thomas (magna cum laude). Like Eric,
she was born into Catholic faith and was active member for 34 years. During
this time, she served in a variety of lay leadership roles, including certified
Catholic youth minister, and Franciscan nun. In 1989 Marilyn and Eric converted
to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have been active
Latter-day Saints ever since. They have served in many ward and stake
leadership roles. The Shuster’s have 3 children and make their home in Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
