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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Life Story of "Salty" General Authority Entertaining, Uplifting (With a Giveaway!)
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Although he served as a General Authority in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 46 years, devotion to the Lord is not the trait for which J. Golden Kimball is best known. In a church that preaches purity in all things—including speech—he was infamous for his "salty" language. Wielding sharp observational skills, a quick wit, and a penchant for profanity, Kimball remains one of the most colorful men in LDS history. Stories about the apostle are the stuff of Mormon legend, but who was the man behind the myth?

Although I loved learning the details of J. Golden Kimball's life, my favorite part of this book is the anecdotes sprinkled in the margins. Highlighted are funny, "salty" things he said both person-to-person and over the pulpit. I read the majority of them out loud to my husband and we had some great laughs together. Gordon's voice is light and engaging, which made the text even more entertaining. I knew I would find this biography interesting; I just didn't realize how truly delightful the read would be. Both humorous and poignant, this is an excellent, very readable account of the life of a truly one-of-a-kind individual. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a quick, enjoyable read that still manages to be uplifting and inspirational.
(Readalikes: Hm, I can't think of anything. Can you?)
Grade:
If this were a movie, it would be rated:
for mild language (no F-bombs) and brief rude humor
To the FTC, with love: I received a finished copy of J. Golden Kimball: The Remarkable Man Behind the Colorful Stories from the generous folks at Covenant. Thank you!
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