Another ray of sunshine for the Latter-day Saint soul

by Harold B. Lee

Of optimism President Gordon B. Hinckley has "Looking at the dark side of things always leads to a spirit of pessimism which so often leads to defeat....I have little doubt that many of us are troubled with fears concerning ourselves. We are in a period of stress across the world. There are occasionally hard days for each of us. Do not despair. Do not give up. Look for the sunlight through the clouds. Opportunities will eventually open to you. Do not let the prophets of gloom endanger your possibilities." Indeed there is "sunlight through the clouds." In this volume readers will find a dose of that sunshine to gladden their hearts and improve their spirits. Full of stories on topics such as faith, family, missionary work, feeling the Spirit, and enjoying the lighter side of life.

273 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Harold B. Lee was born on March 28, 1899, in Clifton, Idaho. In Idaho and later in Utah, he developed careers in education, business, and government. As president of the Salt Lake Pioneer Stake of the Church during the Great Depression, he initiated a program of self-help and relief that grew into the Welfare System of the Church. After his call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1941, he continued to work with the Welfare Program, which served needy individuals and communities in many countries. He initiated organizational changes to improve the coordination of efforts at Church headquarters and among all Latter-day Saint congregations. These helped the Church prepare for its rapid expansion of members, activities, and influence of the decades which followed. He became President of the Church on July 7, 1972. As Church President, he traveled often and frequently addressed the youth of the Church. After only 18 months as Church President, Harold B. Lee died on December 26, 1973, in Salt Lake City.

Reviews

[Danni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really was feeling down so Scott recommended I read this book. It really helped.