Howard W. Hunter

by Francis M. Gibbons, Daniel Bay Gibbons (Editor)

This book of personal reminiscences about President Howard W. Hunter (1907 to 1995), the fourteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, greatly enhances our understanding of one of the Prophet and the man. Based upon a decade of interviews given by Francis M. Gibbons, President Kimball’s trusted scribe and secretary to the First Presidency, this book offers a multitude of unique stories, anecdotes and insights about the Prophet which are nowhere else available. Howard W. Hunter is the fifth volume in a seven-part work entitled Remembering Seven Prophets.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 2, 2011

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if the book was well written or not. Whether it is well written or not isn't important. What is important is the story of the man.

It is a privilege to read about the life of God's prophets. I am over whelmed with the character and achievements of President Hunter. He was a model for all of us. What he overcame in his life, from the very beginning to its end is inspiring and motivating.

The book is short and is worth reading.

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this, but it read at times like a travelog and at other times it seemed superficial. The author was a master at telling, not showing, drawing conclusions from every story he told -- along the lines of "and we can see from this story just how (compassionate, thoughtful, independent, etc.) Elder Hunter was." I wished over and over that I could get the stories without the interpretation.