The Lord Needed a Prophet

by Susan Arrington Madsen

Examines the lives of the prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Biography, Nonfiction

271 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Etta Mcquade · Rating 5 out of 5]

i learned so many things I never knew about each prophet from Joseph Smith to Ezra Taft Benson. It's a book I would like my grandchildren and great-grandchildren to have.

[R Waterfall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very informative and interesting! I really enjoyed learning more about the prophets of the church and reading stories from their lives.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading these short biographies of the prophets. They were very interesting and helped me to get to know our church presidents. The book was probably written for children. The language is quite simple. I would suggest using it for Family Home Evening. An 8-10 year old child could prepare a lesson from it easily. However, I can't see a child just sitting down and reading it through. It was published in 1996, so ends with Gordon B. Hinckley.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm trying to do some background research for a project I would like to start and really enjoyed these short biographies of the latter-day prophets. I thought the one about Joseph Smith was geared a little more to older children, but the other ones have been written more clearly for younger ones. I've really enjoyed it. Overall, I love her writing.

[Utdancer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book it told stories about each of the prophets and let you see these great men be molded into prophets.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am using this book again to teach my Sunday School class this year as we learn about the Latter-Day prophets. It has so many great stories about each prophet.

[Mynamemommy]

Wonderful read for all ages. I have used it to illustrate the personalities of the prophets for our children.

[Angelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great way to introduce my kids to the prophets of the church.

[Jocie]

Reading to find out how they were educated and raised- what their activities were as a child. (so that I can apply what I learn to my own children).

[Bookwyrmgyrl]

Really enjoyed this book - very approachable and interesting.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Examines the lives of the prophets of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

[Barb Lemmert · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book for kids to learn of Joseph Smith's life