George Albert Smith

George Albert Smith is a biography of one of the greatest practitioners of Christian ethics known to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book traces his growth and development from a spindly boy, unsure of himself and struggling under the burden of his distinguished name, to the pinnacle of Church leadership as the eighth president of the Church. Readers come to know of this prophet's ambition, optimism, and stalwart faith in spite of his physical disabilities, which often hindered his Apostolic duties, Elder Francis M. Gibbons, the author, chronicles President Smith's childhood, courtship, marriage, likes, dislikes, political views, health problems, and interest. This biography references President Smith's personal diaries, official and private correspondence and papers, and relatives and friends. Readers will enjoy George Albert Smith as it brings them closer to a beloved prophet who knew and practiced essentials of success.