Ezra Taft Benson: Statesman, Patriot, Prophet of God

by Francis M. Gibbons

For the first time in many years, all of the biographies written about Church Presidents by Francis M. Gibbons from Joseph Smith through Ezra Taft Benson are in print and available in an economical paperback format. Elder Gibbons, who has personally known several Church Presidents, was a secretary to the First Presidency for sixteen years and also served in both the First and Second Quorums of the Seventy.

Genres: Biography, Religion, Nonfiction

349 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[KAREN Meadows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a view of the leadership I normally would not have. The council Brother Gibbons received was very inspiring.

[Chadh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great because it showed the life of President Benson, especially his years in Agriculture, school, and in Washington. I like how it showed his personal evolution as he aged. He remained true to his convictions but became more tactful, and loving in his delivery. People said that near the end of his life, they could feel love in his presence.
With all of the current talk against farm subsidies in regards to trade, Ezra Benson was the pioneer of global agricultural change, and fought permanent subsidies.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned many things about this great prophet from my childhood. I am thankful for his service to our country and to the church. I thought the book was a bit dry at points in reading and didn't always flow smoothly.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, I loved learning about a prophet.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

a remarkable life , man and prophet of God.