Twelve Sons of Britain

From John Taylor, the only Church President born outside America, to living Seventy Kenneth Johnson, Lawrence R. Flake profiles twelve England-born General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spanning two centuries, these concise biographies trace each man's English roots, conversion, emigration to Zion, and lifetime of service—including apostles, First Presidency counselors, and Church historians. A celebration of Britain's remarkable gift to Latter-day Saint leadership, ideal for readers interested in Church history and British Mormon heritage.

• The only Church President born outside America—and eleven other Englishmen who shaped the Church
• England gave more leaders to the Church than any nation but the United States
• From wood turners and upholstery boys to apostles and prophets
• Perfect for anyone tracing British Latter-day Saint ancestry

“Now Brother Parley, it is not man that I am following, but the Lord. The principles you taught me led me to Him, and I now have the same testimony that you then rejoiced in.”

Perfect for a Latter-day Saint interested in Church history, British Mormon heritage, or with English ancestry who enjoys short devotional biographies of Church leaders.