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L. Tom Perry

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August 05, 1922 in Logan, Utah, The United States

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Lowell Tom Perry is a senior member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), having become a member of that body in 1974.

Perry was born to Leslie Thomas Perry and his wife Elsie Nora Sonne. Perry, Utah is named for the Perry's ancestor, Gustavus Adolphus Perry and his family, who were among the first settlers at that place.

From the time of Perry's birth until he was eighteen his father was bishop of their Logan ward. From 1942-1944 Perry served as a missionary in the Northern States Mission, headquartered in Chicago. Just after returning from his mission he joined the United States military, specifically the marines. He was among the United States troops sent to occupy Japan after...more

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Books by L. Tom Perry

Average rating: 4.36 · 107 ratings · 36 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Family Ties: A Mesage for Fathers 4.33 avg rating — 36 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Living With Enthusiasm 4.33 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 1996 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Heroes from the Book of Mormon by Gordon B. Hinckley, Neal A. Maxwell (Contributor), Joseph B. Wirthlin (Contributor) 4.37 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 1995	My rating:
	Brigham Young University 2010-2011 Speeches by Steven C. Baugh, Steven L. Taylor (Goodreads Author), M. Russell Ballard 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2011	My rating:

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“If we will build righteous traditions in our families, the light of the gospel can grow ever brighter in the lives of our children from generation to generation. We can look forward to that glorious day when we will all be united together as eternal family units to reap the everlasting joy promised by our Eternal Father for His righteous children.”
― L. Tom Perry

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“Prayer endows us with the power to draw near to our Eternal Father. How important it is, then, that one of our fundamental teachings to our children is how to pray.”
― L. Tom Perry

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“A good character is something you must make for yourself. It cannot be inherited from parents. It cannot be created by having extraordinary advantages. It isn't a gift of birth, wealth, talent or station. It is the result of your own endeavor. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honorable life.”
― L. Tom Perry

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