Spencer W. Kimball





Spencer W. Kimball

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born
March 28, 1895 in Salt Lake City, Utah, The United States

died
November 05, 1985

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Born on March 28, 1895, in Salt Lake City, Spencer W. Kimball grew up in Thatcher, Arizona. After completing a mission and marrying Camilla Eyring, he settled in Safford, Arizona, to raise his family and run an insurance business. Years of Church and community leadership preceded his calling as an Apostle in 1943. Overcoming severe health problems, he became Church President on December 30, 1973, at the age of 78. He led the Church with spiritual power and energetic determination during a period of dramatic vitality and growth. His administration produced significant advances in doctrinal understanding, member unity, and gospel expansion worldwide. In the 12 years of his presidency, the number of operating temples doubled, the number of mis...more


Average rating: 4.41 · 7,617 ratings · 496 reviews · 21 distinct works
The Miracle of Forgiveness
4.41 of 5 stars 4.41 avg rating — 6,556 ratings — published 1997 — 5 editions
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Faith Precedes The Miracle
4.44 of 5 stars 4.44 avg rating — 694 ratings — published 1972 — 6 editions
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One Silent Sleepless Night
4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 89 ratings — published 1975
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Marriage
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Tragedy or Destiny
4.38 of 5 stars 4.38 avg rating — 24 ratings2 editions
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Marriage & Divorce: An Address
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Woman
4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 1979
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My Beloved Sister
4.57 of 5 stars 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 1979
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Proclaiming the Gospel: Spe...
4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 1987
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Hidden Wedges
4.4 of 5 stars 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings3 editions
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More books by Spencer W. Kimball…
“Soul mates' are fiction and an illusion; and while every young man and young woman will seek with all diligence and prayerfulness to find a mate with whom life can be most compatible and beautiful, yet it is certain that almost any good man and any good woman can have happiness and a successful marriage if both are willing to pay the price.”
Spencer W. Kimball

“Jesus said several times, “Come, follow me.” His was a program of “do what I do,” rather than “do what I say.” His innate brilliance would have permitted him to put on a dazzling display, but that would have left his followers far behind. He walked and worked with those he was to serve. His was not a long-distance leadership. He was not afraid of close friendships; he was not afraid that proximity to him would disappoint his followers. The leaven of true leadership cannot lift others unless we are with and serve those to be led.”
Spencer W. Kimball

“Love people, not things; use things, not people. ”
Spencer W. Kimball

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