How to Lengthen Your Stride Without Getting a Hernia

Drawing on decades of teaching, three heart attacks, and hard-won faith, K. Douglas Bassett offers a warm, story-driven guide to conquering the negative emotions that weigh us down—fear, anger, an unforgiving heart—and replacing them with optimism, gratitude, and peace. Anchored in scripture and prophetic counsel, this devotional self-help book teaches that we can 'lengthen our stride' spiritually without exhausting ourselves, finding the pace of life that keeps us in tune with the Holy Ghost.

• The book's memorable, humorous title answers a real anxiety every busy member feels: how to do more without breaking down.
• Written during the author's recovery from his third heart attack—raw, personal, and hard-earned.
• Turns beloved prophetic counsel ('lengthen your stride') into a practical emotional survival guide.
• Packed with unforgettable images—the 'man in the bear suit,' living life in the rearview mirror—that stick with readers.

“When he sat down, the thought came to me, "How do I lengthen my stride when I'm having a hernia?"”

Perfect for an overwhelmed, faithful Latter-day Saint adult who feels weighed down by fear, anger, or the relentless pace of Church and family life and wants encouragement grounded in gospel principles.