Books: "Standing for Something"

I just finished listening on audio cassettes the book "Standing for Something" by Gordon B. Hinckley. It was read by George Grizzard. It was an uplifting book to hear. It ran for about 6 hours on 3 separate tapes. My attention span shorts out at about 15 minutes, so it took about 3 to 4 weeks time to hear the entire thing.

Nevertheless, his words and counsel and observations didn't come as a news flash to me. I've heard him speak on several occasions. He was the revered prophet and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which I'm a member, from middle of 1995 until his death in early 2008.

As I listened, I couldn't help but think, although his counsel and observations sound like good sense to me, that much of the reading population may not think about the virtues and principles of which he speaks. It may even be an eye-opening experience for some (i.e."I've never considered that before!")

Check it out literally. I'd almost be there is a copy of it at your local library. I've always enjoyed non-fiction books anyway, a little more than the novels and fictional accounts.

After you read (or listen to) it, you're welcome to comment and share what you thought about it or what particulary found application in your own circumstances.