Ezra Taft Benson

by Francis M. Gibbons, Daniel Bay Gibbons

President Ezra Taft Benson (1899 to 1994) , the thirteenth President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was called as an Apostle in 1943, and served until 1985, when he became the President of the Church upon the death of President Spencer W. Kimball. From 1953 to 1961 he served as Secretary of Agriculture in the cabinet of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Benson would often pose this rhetorical question when faced with questions of importance in the administration of the Church: "What's best for the Kingdom?" This question became a kind of touchstone by which he guided not only the Church but also his daily walk as a man and a disciple of Jesus Christ.
This book is the first part of a seven volume work entitled Remembering Seven Prophets, which are based upon the reminiscences of President Benson's scribe and secretary, Francis M. Gibbons. Now in his ninety-fourth year, Brother Gibbons worked personally with seven Presidents of the Church and is the most prolific biographer of LDS Church Presidents in the history of the Church.
Included in this book are many unique stories, anecdotes and insights about President Ezra Taft Benson which are available nowhere else.

Genres: Biography, Religion, Nonfiction

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[KAREN Meadows · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I enjoyed reading this book. It gave me a view of the leadership I normally would not have. The council Brother Gibbons received was very inspiring.

[Chadh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was great because it showed the life of President Benson, especially his years in Agriculture, school, and in Washington. I like how it showed his personal evolution as he aged. He remained true to his convictions but became more tactful, and loving in his delivery. People said that near the end of his life, they could feel love in his presence.
With all of the current talk against farm subsidies in regards to trade, Ezra Benson was the pioneer of global agricultural change, and fought permanent subsidies.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned many things about this great prophet from my childhood. I am thankful for his service to our country and to the church. I thought the book was a bit dry at points in reading and didn't always flow smoothly.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, I loved learning about a prophet.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

a remarkable life , man and prophet of God.