Gordon Bitner Hinckley served as the fifteenth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death. "Truth Restored" was taken from his 1947 book, What of the Mormons?: Including A Short History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and was published separately in 1969. "Gospel Principles" was published in 1978 by the LDS Church as a personal study guide and as a teacher's manual.
Gordon Bitner Hinckley Books
President Hinckley was a passionate leader who worked tirelessly and deeply loved history, often weaving stories from the Church's pioneer past into his sermons. His quick wit and eloquent style made him one of the most beloved modern Church leaders. A profoundly spiritual man, he traveled extensively around the world to connect with Church members in numerous nations. Under his direction, a massive temple-building program was initiated, alongside the establishment of the Perpetual Education Fund to support young Church members.
Standing for Something
10 Neglected Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In this national bestseller, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gordon B. Hinckley, has created a classic look at the values that can change our world--and how to stand up for them. Drawing on anecdotes from his much-admired life of faith and service, as well as examples from American culture today, he examines ten virtues that have always illuminated the path to a better world: love, honesty, morality, civility, learning, forgiveness and mercy, thrift and industry, gratitude, optimism, and faith. He then shows how the two guardians of virtue--marriage and the family--can keep us on that path, even in difficult times. Standing for Something is an inspiring blueprint for what we all can do--as individuals, as a nation, and as a world community--to rediscover the values and virtues that have historically made us strong and that will lead us to a brighter future.