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Letters
When Marjorie Pay Hinckley passed away in April 2004, every woman who had ever known her, even merely through reading her books or hearing her speak, felt as if she had lost a friend. Sister Hinckley looked at life with a twinkle in her eye. Her genuine interest in others made them care a little more for each other. Her quiet, constant support of her husband showed what an eternal partnership could be like here and now. Most of all, her shining faith was a beacon of hope for thousands, even millions of people across the world.
Sister Hinckley's legacy of love and faith and humor is preserved, in large part, in the many letters she wrote over the course of the years. Letters is a sampling of those marvelous communications, a look behind the scenes at the life of an extraordinary but somehow delightfully "real" woman, wife, and mother. The letters run the spectrum of her trials as a young mother, her musings sent to adult children, her observations on her travels, her words of love to grandchildren. In them, a portrait emerges of a woman whose life is not so different from our own, a woman who took the everyday experiences of her world and made of them something beautiful and lasting.
"Of all the things that she left behind when she passed away at the age of ninety-two," write her five children in the introduction to this book, "we treasure nothing more then her letters and postcards. We hear her voice; she returns to our circle and helps us remember earlier times. In the touch of the paper and the tidy, small handwriting we are tangibly connected again." Readers everywhere will appreciate the opportunity for this final, tangible connection with a much-loved friend.
Sister Hinckley's legacy of love and faith and humor is preserved, in large part, in the many letters she wrote over the course of the years. Letters is a sampling of those marvelous communications, a look behind the scenes at the life of an extraordinary but somehow delightfully "real" woman, wife, and mother. The letters run the spectrum of her trials as a young mother, her musings sent to adult children, her observations on her travels, her words of love to grandchildren. In them, a portrait emerges of a woman whose life is not so different from our own, a woman who took the everyday experiences of her world and made of them something beautiful and lasting.
"Of all the things that she left behind when she passed away at the age of ninety-two," write her five children in the introduction to this book, "we treasure nothing more then her letters and postcards. We hear her voice; she returns to our circle and helps us remember earlier times. In the touch of the paper and the tidy, small handwriting we are tangibly connected again." Readers everywhere will appreciate the opportunity for this final, tangible connection with a much-loved friend.
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Marjorie Pay Hinckley
7 books138 followersBorn Marjorie Pay on 23 November 1911, in Nephi, Utah, she was the first child of Phillip LeRoy and Georgetta Paxman Pay. She had four sisters and two brothers, but one brother died in infancy. The family moved to Salt Lake City in 1914 where Marjorie began her education. She graduated from East High School in 1929 and went to work at the Owens Illinois Glass Company performing secretarial duties.
As a young girl she was taught by her mother that the best husband for her would be one who loves the Lord. Marjorie met a young man with that qualification living right across the street from her family home. She and Gordon B. Hinckley were married on 29 April 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple by Elder Stephen L. Richards, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (President Hinckley was called to serve as an Assistant to the Twelve Apostles in April 1958, to the Quorum of the Twelve in September of 1961 and became the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 13 March 1995).
The young couple began their married life in Salt Lake City in a small farmhouse in Millcreek. President Hinckley was employed at Church headquarters in downtown Salt Lake, and Marjorie continued her employment at the glass company until the birth of their first child. As the family increased in size, the Hinckleys built a home on property down the lane from their first house, still in the rural East Millcreek area. By 1954 they were parents of five children, Kathleen, Richard, Virginia, Clark and Jane.
Marjorie was an energetic mother and made good use of humor to settle many of life's difficulties. She was often heard to say, "The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it." Marjorie loved being a mother and delighted in every moment with her children. She especially enjoyed the sound of the screen door slamming as the children ran in and out of the house. She was sad every fall when the children went back to school because she missed them so much during the day.
An avid reader, Marjorie encouraged her children to gain knowledge by studying and reading. As the family traveled in the car on vacations, she would read to them from the classics. Although her formal education was interrupted by economic stress during the depression, she encouraged her children to seek degrees in higher education. She was a student of the scriptures and often used the words of ancient and latter-day prophets to teach and inspire others.
Living in Utah most of her life, except for a brief time in Denver while her husband was working for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, Marjorie had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world. She developed a special appreciation for the people in the Far East. Hong Kong became a favorite city, and she was delighted when her children and their spouses were able to gather in Hong Kong with her and President Hinckley to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
A dedicated student of the lives of her ancestors, Marjorie delighted in the opportunity to share stories of their faith and devotion taken from her research and that of others. Searching for family names in genealogical facilities was a major part of her life. Pedigree charts, pictures and written histories were often visible in her home, and she used this acquired knowledge to encourage others in numerous public addresses.
She developed a close relationship with her 25 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren, who always knew she was just a telephone call away. They willingly consulted with her about the joys and challenges in their lives.
Marjorie Hinckley was recognized numerous times, having named for her the Marjorie Pay Hinckley Chair in Social Work and Social Science from Brigham Young University in April of 2003, and receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Utah Valley State College in April of 2001 and the heritage award during the cente
As a young girl she was taught by her mother that the best husband for her would be one who loves the Lord. Marjorie met a young man with that qualification living right across the street from her family home. She and Gordon B. Hinckley were married on 29 April 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple by Elder Stephen L. Richards, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (President Hinckley was called to serve as an Assistant to the Twelve Apostles in April 1958, to the Quorum of the Twelve in September of 1961 and became the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 13 March 1995).
The young couple began their married life in Salt Lake City in a small farmhouse in Millcreek. President Hinckley was employed at Church headquarters in downtown Salt Lake, and Marjorie continued her employment at the glass company until the birth of their first child. As the family increased in size, the Hinckleys built a home on property down the lane from their first house, still in the rural East Millcreek area. By 1954 they were parents of five children, Kathleen, Richard, Virginia, Clark and Jane.
Marjorie was an energetic mother and made good use of humor to settle many of life's difficulties. She was often heard to say, "The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it." Marjorie loved being a mother and delighted in every moment with her children. She especially enjoyed the sound of the screen door slamming as the children ran in and out of the house. She was sad every fall when the children went back to school because she missed them so much during the day.
An avid reader, Marjorie encouraged her children to gain knowledge by studying and reading. As the family traveled in the car on vacations, she would read to them from the classics. Although her formal education was interrupted by economic stress during the depression, she encouraged her children to seek degrees in higher education. She was a student of the scriptures and often used the words of ancient and latter-day prophets to teach and inspire others.
Living in Utah most of her life, except for a brief time in Denver while her husband was working for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, Marjorie had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world. She developed a special appreciation for the people in the Far East. Hong Kong became a favorite city, and she was delighted when her children and their spouses were able to gather in Hong Kong with her and President Hinckley to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
A dedicated student of the lives of her ancestors, Marjorie delighted in the opportunity to share stories of their faith and devotion taken from her research and that of others. Searching for family names in genealogical facilities was a major part of her life. Pedigree charts, pictures and written histories were often visible in her home, and she used this acquired knowledge to encourage others in numerous public addresses.
She developed a close relationship with her 25 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren, who always knew she was just a telephone call away. They willingly consulted with her about the joys and challenges in their lives.
Marjorie Hinckley was recognized numerous times, having named for her the Marjorie Pay Hinckley Chair in Social Work and Social Science from Brigham Young University in April of 2003, and receiving an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Utah Valley State College in April of 2001 and the heritage award during the cente
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January 21, 2019
We really should write more letters! What a fun reminder to have something solid and concrete to look back on.
March 27, 2009
I finally finished this book just so I could say I had read it, but it was difficult to get through. I admire Marjorie Hinckley, and it was a bit fun to read about her day-to-day life (the sick babies, the traveling, the gardening ...). I also thought it was interesting to get those little insights into the life of a General Authority and public figure. However, I found the book boring.
I thoroughly enjoyed Glimpses into the Life and Heart of Marjorie Pay Hinckley, so I expected this one to be fun to read too. But I found that most of the good insightful quotes were already in the "Glimpses" book. This collection of letters is probably fun for Marjorie's children and grandchildren to read, but I thought her other book was much more interesting. I also learned a lot more about Marjorie herself from the other one. She is such an amazing woman, and I just didn't get that impression from these letters.
I thoroughly enjoyed Glimpses into the Life and Heart of Marjorie Pay Hinckley, so I expected this one to be fun to read too. But I found that most of the good insightful quotes were already in the "Glimpses" book. This collection of letters is probably fun for Marjorie's children and grandchildren to read, but I thought her other book was much more interesting. I also learned a lot more about Marjorie herself from the other one. She is such an amazing woman, and I just didn't get that impression from these letters.
August 21, 2013
I love Sister Hinckley. Before reading Letters though, I didn’t know much about her though, other than that she was the Prophets wife, and anytime I saw photos or video of her, she just radiated love and kindness.
Reading Letters gave me such a beautiful insight into Sister Hinckley’s life, and helped me realize she’s just as human as me with similar struggles and worries. The first few letters, as she writes Gordon reminded me of similar circumstances in my life as a very young mother.
Now that I’ve finished reading Letters, I’m inspired to write more of my own letters. I’ve been writing my kids letters on their birthdays, but they’re still young and at home. My siblings are spreading around the globe, and because of the ease of social networking, we don’t actually stay in contact as much as I would like. I’m going to follow Marjorie’s example and send a little snail mail love to my sisters and brothers.
Reading Letters gave me such a beautiful insight into Sister Hinckley’s life, and helped me realize she’s just as human as me with similar struggles and worries. The first few letters, as she writes Gordon reminded me of similar circumstances in my life as a very young mother.
Now that I’ve finished reading Letters, I’m inspired to write more of my own letters. I’ve been writing my kids letters on their birthdays, but they’re still young and at home. My siblings are spreading around the globe, and because of the ease of social networking, we don’t actually stay in contact as much as I would like. I’m going to follow Marjorie’s example and send a little snail mail love to my sisters and brothers.
March 6, 2018
My grandma passed away a month and half ago and as I was packing up her extensive library I found this book and started reading. I love the Hinckleys and I enjoyed reading the letters that Sister Hinckley wrote to her family and the glimpse it gave into her life.
I miss the days of letter writing. My grandma wrote a weekly family letter and sent it to all of her children. It kept us all involved in one another's lives and up-to-date. Letters used to be such a vital part of one's life. My grandma wrote so many letters in her life time and received so many. Just like Sister Hinckley she wrote regularly to her children and grandchildren. It was interesting to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a woman throughout the many seasons of her life...as a young mother, a mother of teenagers, an empty-nester, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. The letters included in this selection are sweet and loving, and while not necessarily riveting, there can be no doubt of the love that Marjorie Pay Hinckley had for her family. I especially enjoyed her realistic commentary about what it was like to be married to a general authority in the LDS church. Her honesty was refreshing.
My Rating: A sweet and thoughtful book.
I miss the days of letter writing. My grandma wrote a weekly family letter and sent it to all of her children. It kept us all involved in one another's lives and up-to-date. Letters used to be such a vital part of one's life. My grandma wrote so many letters in her life time and received so many. Just like Sister Hinckley she wrote regularly to her children and grandchildren. It was interesting to get a glimpse into the everyday life of a woman throughout the many seasons of her life...as a young mother, a mother of teenagers, an empty-nester, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. The letters included in this selection are sweet and loving, and while not necessarily riveting, there can be no doubt of the love that Marjorie Pay Hinckley had for her family. I especially enjoyed her realistic commentary about what it was like to be married to a general authority in the LDS church. Her honesty was refreshing.
My Rating: A sweet and thoughtful book.
October 25, 2014
I so enjoyed reading this compilation of letters written by this unassuming, delightful lady- the wife of a prophet of God- to her family. Her cheery attitude and her recounting of her day to day life and service was truly inspiring to me. These letters made me want to be a better person. I am grateful to her family for sharing them in this book.
There are many wonderful quotes in this book, but I think this is my favorite from a letter written to her daughter, Kathy: “I have a new project, 1 chapter a day from each of the standard works. I have been on it for four days and am only 3 days behind. Better to have tried and failed than never to have tried.”
There are many wonderful quotes in this book, but I think this is my favorite from a letter written to her daughter, Kathy: “I have a new project, 1 chapter a day from each of the standard works. I have been on it for four days and am only 3 days behind. Better to have tried and failed than never to have tried.”
February 7, 2017
Such great insights into their daily lives. She was full of so much spunk and gumption!
May 12, 2016
I'm impressed that so many family members kept letters and postcards from Sis. Hinckley! It's amazing to think that letters were written so frequently and regularly now that we have instant email. This was an interesting book, but not nearly as good as "Glimpses" was. I enjoyed reading most of these letters and seeing what a positive attitude Sis. Hinckley had, but by half-way or two-thirds through the book, it started feeling a little more redundant. It was fun to get a better idea of what life was like married to Pres. Hinckley as a general authority and apostle.
I was also impressed by her letters because when she wrote them she obviously had no idea they would be published for so many people to read! So it was neat to see how honest her letters were--the reader gets an honest and true sense of Sis. Hinckley's character. It was fun to read about things like having dinner with Jimmy Stewart in 1980 when he came to film Mr. Krueger's Christmas. I laughed out loud at her description of the groundbreaking for the Tanner building at BYU. It was interesting to see more into the life of Sis. Hinckley, and this book left me wondering if I should have been saving more letters from people or writing better letters to others!
I was also impressed by her letters because when she wrote them she obviously had no idea they would be published for so many people to read! So it was neat to see how honest her letters were--the reader gets an honest and true sense of Sis. Hinckley's character. It was fun to read about things like having dinner with Jimmy Stewart in 1980 when he came to film Mr. Krueger's Christmas. I laughed out loud at her description of the groundbreaking for the Tanner building at BYU. It was interesting to see more into the life of Sis. Hinckley, and this book left me wondering if I should have been saving more letters from people or writing better letters to others!
September 7, 2015
This isn't a book you want to hurry through because much of it is just day to day trivia. I see she wrote other books that got better reviews than this one, possibly because she wrote it leaving out the trivia. For me it was interesting to find the prophets wife was somewhat discouraged and homesick when she moved to Denver away from her family. I sure was when we moved to Connecticut with four children under eight so far away from friends and family. The little parts would pop up like when she wrote about President Hinkley being ...sick sick of writing and at other times she expressed the speaking and writing as "chores."
I loved to read about the prophet being such a handyman and also how involved they were in their children in spite of their assignments.
Sometimes she wrote a gem of a thought as this one, "It is well into the new year and I scarcely have Christmas out of my system yet, although I hope it is all packed away and out of sight for another year. The very worst part is putting it all away--not just the work, but the melancholy of it."
It made me feel a bit better about my ordinary life.
I loved to read about the prophet being such a handyman and also how involved they were in their children in spite of their assignments.
Sometimes she wrote a gem of a thought as this one, "It is well into the new year and I scarcely have Christmas out of my system yet, although I hope it is all packed away and out of sight for another year. The very worst part is putting it all away--not just the work, but the melancholy of it."
It made me feel a bit better about my ordinary life.
February 27, 2008
I liked reading this book. The introduction written by her children explains why: "We hope that you will see [her letters] as a celebration of the power of the ordinary. We hope that as you peek into the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday-ness of her life, you will see with new eyes the value of your own." Here is this family we revere for their righteousness and upstanding lives, and this collection of letters shows us that they lived lives similar to ours, except with all the extra traveling and responsibilities. But Sister Hinckley was plagued by similar concerns--sick children, the need to do yard work, and the inability to find cute clothes when shopping. Having read Gordon B. Hinckley's biography, it was interesting to get Sister Hinckley's perspective on their lives. And I think I liked it because I know several of the Hinckley's children and grandchildren.
June 10, 2008
Lovely is not a word I use a lot, or at least not whe I am being serious. Honestly, though, there is not a better word to describe Sister Hinckley than lovely. This book was such a breath of fresh air. Letter writing is truely a lost art. It was fun to see into the corners of her life and realize that she had the same struggles many of us face - weight gain, wild children, etc. Sometimes she was even in a grumpy mood (if you can believe it!). However, she got over it quickly and was back to counting her blessings. At the end of the book was a letter that President Hinckley had written to her. It was beautiful. You can tell what a treasure she is to him, and that he was the great man that he was because of her. We can all take a lesson from that.
July 5, 2018
I thought this book was super awesome! It was crazy to see the realness that comes from the life of a Prophet and his wife. Marjorie Hinckley was funny, charming, and selfless. The only thing that kept me from rating this five stars is the formatting of this book. I wish there was more details on who the people in the letters were, or a family tree at the beginning to keep track of all the people, and pictures of the postcards she sent. But it was a very enjoyable read that made me laugh but also reflect on her words of wisdom.
August 10, 2010
This book was a quick read. However, I had a hard time being inspired to read it. I am sure that the letters hold higher sentimental attachement to family members. However, since I didn't fall into this slot, it wasn't the most interesting book ever. It did have a few jems in it though such as some funny stories about the Hinckleys as well as being very informative about life as a General Authorities wife.
October 16, 2013
This was a lot like reading someone's journal. It was very candid, witty, tender and personal and I feel like I know Marjorie Hinckley more intimately after reading it. She was an amazing, amazing woman-- someone that I will strive to be more like.
July 17, 2008
This is one of those books that although I've only read it a few times, lines from the book pop into my head at random times. I can only hope to have her faith and disposition someday.
January 24, 2013
Absolutely LOVED this book!!! I mean I already loved the Hinckleys, but I was crying and laughing through the whole thing. It was wonderful!!
June 6, 2025
As delightful as Sister Hinckley is, I was skeptical that I’d find her everyday letters interesting. But this was wonderful — it was so comforting to hear about her daily worries as a young mother, knowing everything she accomplished. And her loving words to her children and grandchildren were so inspiring.
August 29, 2019
Seriously how can you not just love her, throughly enjoyed reading this book.
January 27, 2010
I have already read this but it's been a while. I was impressed to read it again this past Sunday after watching the Gordon B. Hinckley movie with one of my boys. I love the candidness of this book, the glimpse that it is into this amazing woman's life. It helps me feel better knowing that even the wife of a prophet was concerned with the everyday drudgery of endless housework/repairs and things as simple as hairstyles and clothes. She kept herself HAPPILY busy, going about the ordinary tasks of life while living an incredibly EXTRAordinary and exciting life. Some of my favorite excerpts:
"Finished the Book of Mormon this morning in response to Dad's challenge. No 24-year-old boy could have written it. People wouldn't get into so much trouble if they read it continuously. What a book!"
"P.S. Angela (one of her grand kids): In your note you said "sorry if we got on your nerves sometimes." Now I ask you, how could you get on my nerves? What a thing to say, when you know it was pure joy to have you here. Thanks for coming and for just being you. I love you so much."
Ohhh! It is just so fun to hear HER voice expressing her concerns and worries about life amidst her unwavering testimony and total devotion to her family. So inspiring! I'm sure this isn't the last time I'll read it.
"Finished the Book of Mormon this morning in response to Dad's challenge. No 24-year-old boy could have written it. People wouldn't get into so much trouble if they read it continuously. What a book!"
"P.S. Angela (one of her grand kids): In your note you said "sorry if we got on your nerves sometimes." Now I ask you, how could you get on my nerves? What a thing to say, when you know it was pure joy to have you here. Thanks for coming and for just being you. I love you so much."
Ohhh! It is just so fun to hear HER voice expressing her concerns and worries about life amidst her unwavering testimony and total devotion to her family. So inspiring! I'm sure this isn't the last time I'll read it.
March 20, 2012
I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and believe that God has called prophets to lead His people in this day and age, just as He did in Biblical times. One of those prophets was Gordon B. Hinckley (1910-2008). President Hinckley led the Church from 1995, until his death in 2008, and until her death in 2004, his wife Marjorie Pay Hinckley was always by his side. I cannot think of anyone who didn’t adore Sister Hinckley. She was a small, smiling, grandmotherly type woman, who always had a gracious word for everyone. When a friend of mine reviewed her book ‘Letters’, I knew it was something I wanted to read for myself, and I am so glad I did. My impressions of Sister Hinckley were of a gracious woman, one who found joy in life, but was content to be in the background. From her letters, I learned that my impressions were correct, and yet I learned so much more. Her personality really shone through in her writing, and I found myself smiling and laughing at her humour and use of words like ‘swell’ (let me tell you, that did NOT sound like the Sister Hinckley I was familiar with, but did it ever endear her more to me!) and such. If you want to get a more complete glimpse into the life and personality of Marjorie Pay Hinckley, I HIGHLY recommend this book!
October 22, 2009
I'm not so certain that "one of the appealing things about these letters is the unremarkableness of the accounts" (93). It felt as if we had to perform all the labor to glean insights after poring through years' worth of ordinary family accounts. This is partially because she wasn't one to complain (33, 41, 72, 79) or immodestly put anything forward. This elect lady shared her husband's concern for the one (see 234).
I was very amused at their busy pace, as they "were not born to be Saturday golfers" (124), and "We had the TV repaired this week, but I don't know why. We haven't found a program worth sitting through yet" (63-64). You'd never have known President Hinckley had a respiratory weakness (66; see 155), as he was "always away" (73; see 75, 78, 147, 161, 225, 240). In 1959, she sat "in a Sunday School class with him for the first time in 22 years of matrimony" (80).
All told, this is not a time investment for the lazy, and I'd rank it far behind her other writings. There's a reason why people prepare focused public addresses.
I was very amused at their busy pace, as they "were not born to be Saturday golfers" (124), and "We had the TV repaired this week, but I don't know why. We haven't found a program worth sitting through yet" (63-64). You'd never have known President Hinckley had a respiratory weakness (66; see 155), as he was "always away" (73; see 75, 78, 147, 161, 225, 240). In 1959, she sat "in a Sunday School class with him for the first time in 22 years of matrimony" (80).
All told, this is not a time investment for the lazy, and I'd rank it far behind her other writings. There's a reason why people prepare focused public addresses.
July 3, 2008
I loved this book. Sister Hinckley was my favorite person. She had such a cute sense of humor and she had a beautiful soul. That shines through in this book. From raising a young family to traveling the world over. She saw much of the world and she still wrote about her longing for home and family. Some of my favorite parts are:
-When she attends the dedication of the business administration building at BYU and they use dynamite for the groundbreaking ceremony and they used a little too much and knocked out a girl standing 5 feet from Sister Hinckley.
-When she had dinner with Jimmy Stewart when he was making "Mr. Kreuger's Christmas".
-When the Secretary of State knocked on her door to ask when he could have her room for a Vietnam Peace Summit.
-When she attends the dedication of the business administration building at BYU and they use dynamite for the groundbreaking ceremony and they used a little too much and knocked out a girl standing 5 feet from Sister Hinckley.
-When she had dinner with Jimmy Stewart when he was making "Mr. Kreuger's Christmas".
-When the Secretary of State knocked on her door to ask when he could have her room for a Vietnam Peace Summit.
February 18, 2017
Delightful book that gives the reader an inside look to what a beloved wife of a Prophet is really like. If you read the Introduction to the book, written by her children, it is very clear as to the reasons this book was published. If you read with those reasons in mind, you will not be disappointed. Letter writers are obsolete now, as we have instant communication audio and video, e-mail, social media, etc. As a faithful journal writer, I appreciated reading Marjorie Hinckley's letters. I love her interest of travel and how she described the various places she visited. I also love her optimism and faithful spirit that came through as I was reading. Reading what she wrote about everyday life, was fun.
February 18, 2008
I absolutely adore this book. I adore Marjorie Hinckley to begin with. I admire her and when I read these letters and saw that she was just like us as a young mother, it gave me hope. Granted, she is more patient and lovely, but it was nice to read a letter where she uses the word "freak". I love that she gets irritated by the things we do. That it's ok to be REAL. That's what I love most about her and President Hinckley. They keep it real. They don't have time for playing a role - they just do it they way they are.
This book is a must for women, mothers... sisters... love it. I keep it close by whenever I have a moment to spare. It always brings me joy/hope.
This book is a must for women, mothers... sisters... love it. I keep it close by whenever I have a moment to spare. It always brings me joy/hope.
November 8, 2017
This is a collection of letters that Marjorie Hinkley wrote to different relations throughout her life, compiled by her children she died. It was of course beautiful. I loved seeing how patient she was with the hardships she faced and with how much the church asked of her husband. I also loved seeing the everyday life she described with young kids at an earlier time than I'm living with young kids and found some of her insights very true and relateable.
In my life, it has not only given me a travel bug, but also remotivated me to begin writing letters to my loved ones who don't live close by.
In my life, it has not only given me a travel bug, but also remotivated me to begin writing letters to my loved ones who don't live close by.
September 5, 2008
Ah the Hinckley's, how I miss them. This book is actually a collection of letters written by Marjorie Pay Hinckley to family members over the years and demonstrates her quiet strenght, her unfailing love, her sweet faith. I felt as though some of the letters were written to me, she has a way of cutting through the fluff and getting right to the heart. I adore her and hope to meet her in person someday. I would read anything written by her - she certainely fits the definition of an elect lady.
July 22, 2017
I love Marjorie Pay. I was super excited about this book. However, I have to agree with a lot of reviewers. These letters would make a great family keepsake, but it wasn't the most exciting of reads. It was mostly notes about who was sick, where she had traveled, things she needed to buy, etc.
It was fun to get a feel of her day to day life, but I don't feel like I learned much about her. Her letters weren't thoughts on life or even much about anything other than the mundane day to day stuff.
It was fun to get a feel of her day to day life, but I don't feel like I learned much about her. Her letters weren't thoughts on life or even much about anything other than the mundane day to day stuff.
December 17, 2017
I enjoyed this book of letters from Sister Hinckleys Life. Her family has divided them into sections like the letters she wrote as a young mother, letters from her travels, and even letters she wrote to her grandchildren. This book is a very intimate way to get to know Sister Hinckley, as you get to read her own words and get a real sense of her wonderful personality. My admiration and love for her grew from reading this book.
May 22, 2008
This is just a collection of letters written by Mrs. Hinckley to members of her family. I love them because they're just simple letters that could have been written by anybody, but you get such a good look at her personality. She really was a cheerful, witty, and caring person. Adventurous, too, given all the travels she made with her husband in their advanced years. A really fun read.
January 12, 2009
Really like the letters included in this. A neat look in the some of the days of the Hinckley family. Many years of traveling and Sister Hinckley was so good to keep the family together with letters. She kept such a positive attitude, and helped me to be grateful to have Bruce around to help with so many things around the house.
April 15, 2009
If you have a nagging feeling in the back of your mind that your life should somehow be a bit grander, or was supposed to be more meaningful, or more fulfilling, or more exciting, etc, etc, read this book. It makes you feel pretty good about being ordinary. If Marje's life was made up of mostly mundane stuff and she seemed perfectly happy with that, then surely I can't complain!
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