Memorable Stories With a Message by Boyd K. Packer

by Boyd K. Packer

President Boyd K. Packer is known for his outstanding ability to use stories that teach gospel principles in an unforgettable manner. In recounting sixty stories on such topics as missionary service, revelation, judging, self-reliance, bearing witness, following the Spirit, and submitting to the Lord's will, President Packer skillfully extracts a gospel principle from each experience. This enlightening volume can be read cover to cover for personal inspiration or used as an outstanding resource to enrich talks and lessons.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction, Inspirational

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

President Boyd K. Packer, the President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was set apart to this position on February 3, 2008. Previously, he was Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles beginning June 5, 1994. Prior to becoming Acting President, he served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, having been ordained an Apostle on April 9, 1970. He earlier served for almost nine years as an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

An educator by profession, his career includes service as supervisor of seminaries and institutes of religion for the Church and as a member of the Administrative Council of Brigham Young University.

Reviews

[Amber Orvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book to read and reading about Boyd K. Packer. I highly recommend it to everyone.

[Oscar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es ameno el pasar entre una experiencia y otra. Algunas muy especiales y profundas. Aunque la mayoría algo básicas. Se lee bien a uno o dos cada día hasta terminar.

[Janelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are 61 to 4 page anecdotes that have been told by the late apostle, Boyd K. Packer. It’s just an OK book but not very spiritually uplifting, which was what I was going for.

[Staci Packer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book, easy to read. short stories make it a quick read.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Here is a lesson drawn from a little girl who reported to her mother that her brother was setting traps for birds... 'I know he won't catch anything, because I have prayed about it.' The mother asked, 'How can you be sure he won't catch anything?' Then came a meaningful addition. 'He won't catch anything because, after I said my prayers, I went out and kicked that old trap all to pieces.'" -p60

[Jared · Rating 5 out of 5]

The stories are short and interesting and they have a good message with each one. I felt assured and convicted in my conscience at different times in the book. So, easy to read and accessible, but also very instructive.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

President Packer gives many great little stort stories of experiences he has had in his life. They would be wonderful for talks or even just to strengthen your own testimony of the Savior and the Gospel here in Earth.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book of stories. Very inspirational and also a good place to look for stories for a lesson or a talk.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little book with different experiences from his life. It would be a great resource to find a little story for a talk in church.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

great quick read. i really enjoyed reading the quick stories from elder packers life.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book to pick and read a few pages during the very few, brief quiet moments of my day.

[Cyndi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed most of these stories from experiences in the life of Boyd K. Packer. A few hit me and I realized that I can do some things better in my life.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, but full of thought provoking and spiritually uplifting stories. I love President Packer.