Confidence Amid Change: The Presidential Diaries of David O. McKay, 1951-1970

by David O. McKay

Charismatic and a polished public speaker, LDS President David O. McKay instilled devotion in church members around the globe. An avowed optimist, he maintained a lifelong "faith in mankind; they are God's children." His desire to share the Mormon gospel coincided with a deep need to protect the church from outside social pressures, leading him to adopt a nuanced yet politically conservative public image. Though his genial personality aided him in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560852690
• ISBN13: 9781560852698
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Signature Books
• Length: 910 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"