A Family of Faith: An Intimate View of Church History From Three Generations of Apostles

Since the early days of the Restoration, the Richards family has played a prominent role in the Church. In fact, from 1837 to 1950 there was only a short period of time when there was not at least one Richards in the Quorum of the Twelve. A Family of Faith contains selections from the journals of these three noted apostles. There journal entries record what they saw and felt not only about the establishment and growth of the Church, but of their own experiences. This integrated collection of excerpts provides a unique, personal view of more than a century of Church history. These men are inspiring examples of humility, faith, and commitment of the Lord and His kingdom.

Kent R. Richards graduated from the University of Utah and has practiced as a general surgeon in Salt Lake City. He served as senior vice president at Intermountain Healthcare and was a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He presided over the Texas San Antonio Mission and, in 2009, was called as a General Authority. He currently serves in the Europe Area Presidency. He and his wife, Marsha, are the parents of eight children.