Synopsis:
The presidency of Spencer W. Kimball, from 1973 to 1985, spanned years of remarkable growth and dramatic developments in the Church. In that time, Church membership grew from 3.2 million to 5.9 million, the number of full-time missionaries serving grew from 17,000 to nearly 40,000 and temples in operation increased from 15 to 36. This book focuses exclusively on President Kimball's ministry at Church President, descriging such landmark events as the revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy males, the publication of new editions of the LDS scriptures, and the reorganization of the quorum of the Seventy. The accompanying CD-ROM (created by BYU Studies) contains a wealth of additional information, including a longer version of the biography, photos not included in the book, some audio clips of President Kimball (including a sample before the surgery on his throat), as well as copies of other books written by or about President Kimball.
About the Author:
Edward W. Kimball, the youngest son of Spencer W. and Camilla Eyring Kimball, obtained degrees in history and law from the University of Utah and graduate degrees in law from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to his retirement, he was the Ernest L. Wilkinson Professor of Law at Brigham Young University. He has served in many Church teaching and administrative positions, including bishop. The co-author of Spencer W. Kimball and of Camilla, he also edited the Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball.
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