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How to Wash and Care for LDS Temple Garments

October 24, 2019 By Kerry 33 Comments

If you’re a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attend the temple, you might wonder how you should wash and care for LDS temple garments. Over time, the whiteness of the fabric can become dingy or yellow without proper care. For years I washed them incorrectly–until I did a little research. My garments are special to me, and I want them to look pristinely white for as long as possible. I’m sure you do too. To keep garments looking their best, there are a few washing tricks you need to know.

Please note: At the end of this article, there are affiliate links. If you purchase using the links, I make a small commission at no expense to you.

Why Temple Garments Are Sacred

But before I explain the cleaning tips, let me share a reminder of why it’s important to keep such sacred undergarments in good condition. As you know, endowed members of the church wear them day and night, as they symbolize holy covenants we make with God in the temple. Here is a video, produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that shows this beautifully:

You can see why my temple garments are important to me and why I’d like to keep them pure and white. So what was I doing wrong when I washed them? Everything. Let me explain.

Care Instructions for LDS Temple Garments

In my following comments I am specifically talking about the various fabrics available for LDS garments, not the garment itself. I am in no way criticizing the actual garment or its sacred nature. After purchasing various garments of various fabrics and not being happy with them long term, I finally consulted with Distribution Center workers, where the garments are sold. Since proper care instructions are not listed on the garment packaging, members are left to guess, which is what I’d been doing.

From the sister workers I spoke with, I learned that the fabric used for all garment fabrics is dyed white. So it’s a color fabric, which means if you’re going to use bleach on any temple garment fabric, it MUST be COLOR-SAFE BLEACH. No substitutes. You will get yellowed garments after multiple washings with regular bleach. If you don’t want to add color-safe bleach, the ladies recommend you add either 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide OR 1/4 cup white vinegar (not both) to help ensure brightness and a fresh smell.

Also, the water temperature should be COLD or WARM–but not HOT. Guess which setting I’d been using? Yep, the hot. I guess I felt like they’d be extra clean and sanitary. Instead, over time the white color of my garments had dulled because I hadn’t used the right temperature.

Fabric Choices for Temple Garments

As you’ll see from the infographic below, there are 15 fabric options for endowed men and women to choose from. Using your membership account login, you can access this link to the Church’s online store to learn about the specifics of each fabric type. If you don’t know your login information or don’t have an account yet, there are instructions on the site to sign up.

Each fabric option listed below is explained in more detail on the site. Fabrics are designed with different moisture features. Some are better for keeping you cool or warm. Some are preferred for wearing while exercising. Small fabric samples are shown in the Distribution Centers if you shop locally (locations listed on site). If you already know your preferred fabric, great! Otherwise, I recommend that you select a few fabrics you might like, based on the site’s descriptions, and try one of each. Don’t do as I have done and buy several of one fabric before I’m sure I really like it. And, in my opinion, you can’t tell by trying them on for 5 minutes in a dressing room. You have to wear them for a day.

New Stretch Cotton Fabric for Women & Men

New stretch cotton fabric, as of 2019, is available for all temple garments in the United States and Canada. Coming soon globally. The fabric is a soft, 95/5 brushed cotton with spandex, which offers a four-way stretch. Mesh panels under the arms offer airflow where it’s needed, and a redesigned sleeve eliminates fabric under the arm. Printed labels replace bothersome sewn-in tags.

Fabric Choices for LDS Temple Garments

Special Care for Moisture-Wicking Garments

I then asked the ladies if there were any other special care instructions for some of the fabrics. They mentioned Dri Lux, which I had been using for about a year and a half but didn’t like much. It’s a popular fabric for keeping cool during the summer heat because of its ability to wick away moisture. As you can see from the above infographic, it’s available for both women and men. But my Dri Lux garments always seemed to feel hot and sweaty and were somewhat stinky in the tops especially. I know, TMI, but I’m trying to help others to avoid similar problems.

So what was I doing wrong? Two things: First, you CANNOT USE any FABRIC SOFTENER on Dri Lux fabric or any moisture-wicking fabric on the list. (Again, consult the online store for specific fabrics and their features.) This means no fabric softener in the rinse water or in dryer sheets. Unfortunately, I’d been tossing in the dryer sheets every load. Why no fabric softener? Because it will make the fabric ineffective at wicking away moisture. Second, even with proper care, the fabric’s wicking feature is only effective for about 12 to 18 months. Since I’d had mine for about 18 months, and with my fabric softener faux pas, my garments were past their prime.

Do you know how to wash and properly care for your temple garments? Here are 4 simple steps to show you how. #lds #mormon #temple #garments #clean #wash #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints

 

Products to Help You Care for LDS Temple Garments

This popular post has been on my blog for years without any product recommendations. Over time, many members have suggested products that have been helpful to them in washing and caring for their temple garments. I have also used these products and experimented with many to find the best options for whiteness. Please note, for older, super dingy, and super yellow garments, you may not see great results with any product. Fabrics wear over time, and stains really set in. You’ll have much better luck maintaining new fabrics with regular washing using effective products.

Out White Brite for LDS Temple Garments

Best Laundry Stain Removal

OUT is my top choice for removing targeted, stubborn stains for some garment fabrics. This past summer, I wore denim capris on an amusement park ride where I got wet. I did this a few times, and so I have a few garment bottoms where the blue dye seeped through. I have sprayed them with several stain removers and washed them several times to no avail. The blue stain would not budge. So I tried OUT, and it worked really well on my Carinessa bottoms, but was still a bit blue on the cotton-poly fabric.

It’s actually kind of a cool product to use. I was impressed with the fizzing action. Here are scrubbing bubbles at work.

I followed the instructions on OUT: 1 gallon of water per 1/2 cup of Out, soak for 20 minutes. I soaked one Carinessa bottom in a bowl with the mixture. At the 20 minutes, I could see definite improvement, but I wanted whiter still. So I remixed and soaked for 45 minutes, then washed as normal. Much better! So I recommend soaking with this product 45-60 minutes to get maximum benefit. Other than that, follow instructions on the label. Note: None of the following photos have filters, and I tried to use natural light. Also, the garments shown are at least a year old. None are new.

Before and After Carinessa temple garment

I was so pleased with the results of my Carinessa fabric stain removal. Blue denim dye was all but gone after two soakings with OUT stain remover.

 

The cotton-poly fabric proves harder to remove the denim stain. The OUT product fades it, but it’s not gone completely.

 

Yellow armpit stains are also something I tested. I’ve used a variety of products over the years to try to remove them. Nothing I have found removes them completely. But I did like the improvement I saw with OUT on this cotton-poly top. An inserted white paper towel in the first image is used to show the white-gray-yellow contrast.

Noticeable improvement is shown with Out stain remover on tough, yellow under-arm stains.

Best Overall Clean for Whites

Oxi-Clean White Revive is my preferred overall clean for an entire wash of garments. If you’re just trying to brighten a load of white garments, you’ll notice a difference with this product. Follow instructions on the label. I have a high-efficiency washer and am not supposed to dump any granules in the wash bowl, but I did anyway and loved the results. Note: You can also soak garments in this product for more-effective stain removal. This is a great supplement to your detergent. Use both simultaneously.

OXI CLEAN for LDS temple garmentsClick here to order Oxi-Clean.

Borax is another product I favor for overall whiteness in a load. It’s time-tested, a product your grandma used. I just haven’t used it in the past few years with my newer washing machine. But lots of people have mentioned to me that they still love this product for washing their garments.

Borax for LDS Temple Garments

Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing used to be a somewhat common product in store’s laundry aisles, but it’s hit-and-miss nowadays. I just ordered a new bottle to restock my supply and am going to see if I can remove the last of that blue-denim stain I showed you earlier. I used to use this product periodically on my garments. I really like it. You mix the blue liquid with water and pour into the rinse cycle. Again, with my newer washer I haven’t done this. But I’m going to experiment. It’s worth the white results.

Mrs. Stewart's Liquid Bluing for LDS Temple Garments

Odoban isn’t going to help with whiteness, but I absolutely love it for diminishing odors. It’s perfect for the under-arm smells that regular laundry detergent don’t eliminate completely. And I use this especially on my husband’s workout clothes. You can pour it right into your washing machine on the clothes before you start the cycle. It’s a great supplement to your detergent. Use both simultaneously.

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Keep your temple garments clean and white with these tips to wash and care for them. #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #lds #mormon #temple #garments #clean #wash #laundry

Please note: This article has not been reviewed by or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is not intended as an official statement but is the best information I can provide to assist you with wash and care for your LDS temple garments.

 

Have you used a different product that helps you care for LDS temple garments? If so, I’d love to hear about it. Please comment.

 

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Comments

  1. Doris says

    January 13, 2018 at 7:30 am

    How can anything be “dyed white”? White is actually the absence of any color, so where do they get white dye from?

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      January 13, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      I have no idea. But I was told repeatedly that the fabric is dyed white. I think in order to get a vibrant white, it has to be dyed. Anything is chemically possible nowadays. 🙂

      Reply
    • Rachel says

      September 15, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      Actually, in the lightwave spectrum white is a combination of all the colors. When you dye a fabric, you have to take into account how that spectrum plays with the given fabric source. Same goes with a great many colorant-accepting items (fiber, soap oils, skins, glass, etc). I’ve never found a fiber based product yet that doesn’t require being dyed to be an actual white….and I’ve been doing this awhile now.

      Reply
      • Kerry says

        September 17, 2019 at 11:04 pm

        Yes, I cover this in the second paragraph under the care instructions. The fabric is dyed white. That’s why no one should use regular bleach.

        Reply
  2. JoLyn Jacques says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    I’m really glad this was being addressed and I appreciate your input. Now that I know that the DriLux should be replaced yearly, what about the Carinessa and cotton garments? How often should those be replaced?

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      January 19, 2018 at 11:42 am

      It’s subjective. The DriLux material, which they no longer sell, lost it’s wick-away feature after a year of washings.

      Reply
  3. John Gomes says

    March 10, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    My Grandmother would use Mrs Wadsworth unscented blue Whitener. I was perplexed how a blue fluid could turn dingy to sparkling white. I hope this helps.

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      March 11, 2018 at 10:17 pm

      I have used Mrs. Stewart’s bluing before. It’s magic! I was very impressed with the improvement to my white garments. Thank you for the suggestion.

      Reply
  4. John Gomes says

    March 10, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Sorry I have a correction on my last posting it is not wadsworths it is Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing

    Reply
  5. Heather says

    March 29, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    This is great information! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  6. K P says

    April 4, 2018 at 10:43 am

    Good information! thanks for sharing!
    I don’t use bleach with my garments, or fabric softener but I was using extra hot water …. darn.
    Ill know better for next time.

    Reply
  7. Melissa says

    April 11, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Thank you so much, I’ve been trying to get my garments white, WHITE for years! They are especially dull since my purchase of a front loading washing machine-I hate it! I’ve also tried using Mrs. Stewart’s, but don’t feel I have much success with a front loader. I also talked to somebody at the distribution center who said that I could always dye my garments white, and that would be acceptable. It makes sense that they dye the fabric white, I have never been able to achieve that level of whiteness with my washing machine!

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      April 12, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      I also find that my garments just have to be replaced about every year to year-and-a-half if I want them to be really white. I know that gets kind of expensive, but when I can afford it, that’s what I do.

      Reply
  8. Lori M. says

    November 19, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    I learned for my husbands “T-shirt “ style tops to avoid yellow arm pits or the fabric going hard around the arm pit area they should wear deodorant only. Not the antiperspirant/deodorant. I was told that by a sister who worked at the distribution center.

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      November 19, 2018 at 11:27 pm

      Good tip. Hadn’t heard that one.

      Reply
  9. Tonja says

    December 4, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    Thanks so much for the information. I was also washing mine on hot. ☹️

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      December 4, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      I’m so glad you found the information helpful. Yep, hot water seems like a good idea but, in this case, it’s not.

      Reply
  10. Gale says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:29 am

    How do I care for my garments when I am traveling? A lot of hotels do not have self-laundry facilities. I have washed them in the sink but after a while they don’t get very clean. Also I might be assigned a roommate who is not a member of the Church. Should I just use the laundry service at the hotel? I really don’t want to pack 20 garments in my luggage.

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    • Kerry says

      July 26, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      Thank you for the question. It goes beyond the scope of this article, but I will share my best answer. I served a mission to South America. Sometimes we hired ladies to wash our clothes, but we were told not to hire anyone who wasn’t endowed. Because the temple garment is sacred, it’s really not something someone should see if they don’t attend the temple. I would suggest to you that it’s best to pack enough garments so there’s no need to wash if hand washing is not an option.

      Reply
  11. Krystal says

    April 24, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    I was told by a worker at a distribution center to use cascade liquid dishwashing soap to wash garments in.

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      May 8, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      Interesting. I’m sure there are a variety of opinions. If you try it and it works, I say go for it. Thanks for the suggestion.

      Reply
    • Musette says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      Dishwasher detergent often has bleach in it. Check ingredients first.

      Reply
      • Kerry says

        December 28, 2020 at 5:32 pm

        We actually don’t recommend dishwasher detergent.

        Reply
  12. Shauna says

    April 24, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I know when my mom worked in cafes and school lunch they always wore white uniforms. She use to put about a half to 3/4 cup dishwasher detergent in with her regular laundry soap. Her uniforms were always spotless. Just an idea.

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      May 8, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you for sharing. I think it all depends on how the fabric is made.

      Reply
  13. Darla says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:38 am

    Oh my goodness!! I so appreciate this information!!!
    Trying to keep my garments white has been such a chore for me but I wouldn’t give up! I was using bleach and hot water. Then while buying some more once, a sister counseled me to definitely stop the bleach. I am almost sure I told her that I was using the Mrs.Stewart’s bluing and I thought she told me not to use it either because I stopped. (I do love the product, though. Especially on white cotton shirts.)
    This article is loaded with great information. Once again, thank yoi!

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      May 8, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      You’re very welcome. I’ve had good results from Mrs. Stewart’s bluing, but I use the Oxy White and whitener products listed almost solely now.

      Reply
  14. Carol says

    May 2, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Where can you get white dye?

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      May 8, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      I have no idea where fabric makers acquire white dye.

      Reply
  15. Pat Trussell says

    June 11, 2020 at 10:59 am

    When we married in 1965 at the Idaho Falls Temple, I was told to discard garments when they became
    yellowed , that we should wear white garments. Should we replace garments, as they become yellow
    and dingy. They haven’ t become white , after washing them with different detergents. Should we replace
    yellowed or very ‘off white’ garments? Should we not wear yellowed Garments? Thank You
    From Mississippi,
    Pat

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      June 24, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      I don’t feel comfortable offering an official statement. But my opinion is that when garment fabric cannot be cleaned to whiteness, garments should be replaced.

      Reply
  16. Jenifer says

    July 10, 2020 at 3:05 am

    As the only endowed members in my immediate family, I don’t have anyone to ask these types of questions. Thank you so much for your post….❤

    Reply
    • Kerry says

      July 29, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      I’m so glad you found this post helpful.

      Reply

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So I’m late to the party on this book. Becoming So I’m late to the party on this book. Becoming published in 2018, and it’s been on my TBR list since the start. 

I’m glad I finally read it and got to know Michelle Obama better. While I am not a Democrat, I pride myself on recognizing a good person regardless of their political or religious affiliation or race. 

To me, she’s a fascinating person and was a very good, active First Lady. I appreciate that she tried to help us as a nation become more healthy. Our children need it especially. In fact, after reading this I have a new resolve to help my family live a healthier lifestyle. 

Regardless of our political views and how we might solve problems, we can come together on common ground. And I was surprised that Mrs. Obama and I actually share quite a bit of common ground. We both grew up in modest circumstances with parents who worked very hard. I, too, had parents who very much supported my education. I, too, feel that education and successful careers should be available to all who truly work for them. 

I love that Mrs. Obama still feels she is becoming. It’s a lifelong progression. We are all becoming. 🌸 #becoming #michelleobama #becomingbook #biography #biographies #autobiography #bookstoread #booksthatmakeyouthink #mrsladywordsmith
Is your school or homeschool group doing a spellin Is your school or homeschool group doing a spelling bee this year? I help with the one at our school and thought I'd share this free printable award certificate. Feel free to pass it along to anyone on your PTA who might use it. Link in bio.⠀
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Dear October, I'm so grateful for you. I didn't mu Dear October, I'm so grateful for you. I didn't much like the really hot summer months this year. Your cooler days and nights help me to feel energized. And I know you bring the start of the holiday season I so treasure. Thank you. Thank you every year. ⠀
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I’d forgotten about this book until someone in a I’d forgotten about this book until someone in an online group mentioned it was their all-time favorite. I’ve been meaning to read it for years. While it’s not my all-time favorite, it has a fabulous message that’s worth reading. The Prince inhabits a small planet, where he thoughtfully cares for a flower, watches hundreds of daily sunsets, and faithfully rakes 3 volcanoes. But after a time, he leaves his planet to explore other planets. Eventually he comes to earth. He meets someone who has crash landed in the Sahara Desert. They learn deep thoughts from one another. 

Before the Prince departs, returning with his soul to his planet, he says something I find poignant: “When you look up at the sky at night, since I’ll be living on one of them, for you it’ll be as if all the stars are laughing. You’ll have stars that can laugh! ... And when you’re consoled (everyone eventually is consoled), you’ll be glad you’ve known me. You’ll always be my friend.” ⭐️ 

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I saw this mural and just had to have this pic. I’m going to print it and frame it to remind me there is always hope. 

We’ve had a series of family health crises this week. A niece with a concussion, another niece with a broken elbow that’s going to require surgery ... And my father-in-law fell last Friday. We took him to the ER. They released him after doing a few tests and said to watch him. We’ve been stopping in every day. His speech kept getting more slurred, and finally, last night, his walking became severely impaired. A CT scan shows brain bleeding—a significant amount. 

Because of covid, ICU beds at our hospitals here are full. So there’s no bed for him there yet. And he’ll need surgery soon. 

Maybe keep us in your thoughts and prayers. 

I have hope still—not that things will turn out well. My nieces will be ok, but my FIL is 88. We won’t ever have the same guy back. But I have hope that we’ll know how to make the best decisions we can at this time and that we will be strong as a family. 

I also hold tremendous hope for life after this earth life. We lost my mother-in-law right before Thanksgiving. 

I know she is watching over us and her beloved husband right now. 

And no matter what, things will be ok. That’s hope. 

#hope #hopeful #wordsofcomfort #wordsofcomfortandhope #mrsladywordsmith #comfort
Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books Introducing my 12 books to read in 2021 ... Books are my favorite escape, but they have to be really, really good or I don’t bother to finish them. Over the years, I’ve read many books and participated in several book clubs. Most of the books aren’t memorable, but some of them are absolute standouts in that they teach something valuable, provide a needed laugh, or are just written so well I couldn’t put them down. These 12 books are fabulous reads, with mostly clean language and content that won’t put junk in your mind. LINK IN BIO.

#cleanreads #cleanread #cleanbooks #bookclub #bookclubbooks #booksworthreading #books2021 #mrsladywordsmith #cleanbook #noswearing #noexplicitcontent #educated #tarawestover #tarawestovereducated #atreegrowsinbrooklyn #thegiverofstars #flightofthesparrow #the13thgift #beforewewereyours #thefountainsofsilence #thebeantowngirls #thebookwomanoftroublesomecreek #thelittleshopoffoundthings #thecountofmontecristo #alexandredumas
This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It This little gem was a keeper for our book club. It's the first of four in a delightful series about an antique shop, a mother and daughter, and travel back in time. It reminded me a tiny bit of the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, which I adored. Daughter Xanthe and mom Flora leave London for a fresh start in the historic town of Marlborough. They breathe new life into an antique shop through hard work and lots of talent. But the real story lies with an antique find--a silver chatelaine that transports her back to the 17th Century--and a resident ghost who insists she go back to save her daughter. There's also a romance with Xanthe and architect Samuel Appleby, who resides in the past. You won't be able to put this one down! It's an excellent gift too.⠀
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Help your child learn and develop the valuable ski Help your child learn and develop the valuable skill of setting and achieving goals. This free printable is easy to download and use. Plus it's cute enough to display in a bedroom, on a fridge, or wherever your child will see it as a constant reminder. Link in bio.⠀
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I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! I found this one in a nearby free library. Score! It’s still selling at Costco. 

It’s foremost about thousands of orphans in Canada, illegitimate children who had nowhere else to go. So the Catholic church and government intentionally misdiagnosed them as mentally incompetent and sent them to live in asylums. It was a money maker as the caretakers made a lot of money per child and could treat them horribly without supervision. 

The second part of the story is about separatists wanting to liberate Quebec from the rest of the country. English vs French. Rich vs poor. 

Throughout, there’s a love story that finally makes sense in the end. 

Historical fiction with quite a bit of profanity. Luckily, the previous owner of my book blocked out most of the swear words. 

Not my favorite historical fiction, but I learned a lot about Canada’s past that I did not know. 

#theforgottendaughter #joannagoodman #mrsladywordsmith #booksaboutcanada #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfictionnovel
This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas chi This is Oakley. He likes my favorite Christmas children’s book too. ❤️

Do you have Christmas Day in the Morning? 

It’s a rustic tale of a young boy who surprises his dad with an unforgettable gift from the heart. It’s a genuine lesson that the best gifts don’t cost money but, instead, come from what we do for others. 

I know it’s a little late in the season to be ordering Christmas books, but if you don’t have this one in your collection, it’s a definite keeper. I have a link for purchasing it in my bio, along with some other great seasonal book recommendations for kids. 

#christmasbooksforkids #childrensliterature #bestchildrensbooks #booksworthreading #mrsladywordsmith
Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this Saying goodbye to my beloved Ensign magazine this month. I worked there for seven years, leaving in 2002 when my oldest son was born. Graciously, they let me continue to work from home for many years following. 

The magazine is being retired in favor of a more international approach, which I understand and appreciate. 

My time at the Ensign with truly amazing coworkers will always hold a special place in my heart. 

I look forward to the next era of church publications, even though I shed a tear or two as I say goodbye. #ensignmagazine #mrsladywordsmith #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints
This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is m This is an excellent book! Historical fiction is my favorite genre. This one is about Spain’s Civil War and the 40-year cruel reign of Franco, a ruthless dictator. Well into the late 80s, he ruled with terror. Spaniards lived in fear and could not question how their country was governed. Much like Hitler, Franco determined to cleanse the Spanish people of “Republican blood,” those who had questioned and opposed during the war.  One cruel, common practice was to steal newborns from parents in the hospital, telling them their child had died, while secretly placing the child in an orphanage and charging exorbitant adoption fees to prospective parents, often foreigners who had no idea of Spain’s troubles. It’s estimated that over 300,000 children were stolen and adopted out. 

The Fountains of Silence, by Ruta Sepetys. I’ll be checking out her other books. Very well written. Clean language. 

#booksworthreading #bookstoread #favoritebooks #rutasepetys #rutasepetysbooks #mrsladywordsmith #bookclubreads #bookclubreading #bookclubladies
What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favo What’s in your stash of Christmas books? My favorite is Christmas Day in the Morning, by Pearl Buck. 

We read one or two books every night. Together we always read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. What are your Christmas favorites? 

#christmasbooks #christmasbooksforkids #christmasbookshelf #mrsladywordsmith
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