Last Words for the Last Days
Last Words for the Last Days is
a compelling compilation of 50 of the most poignant and powerful last
discourses from the world’s greatest prophets, both ancient and
modern. The only book of its kind, this deeply moving volume includes
brief biographical and historical information on each prophet, as well
as insights into the unique circumstances leading up to their
enthralling last words for the last days.
About the Author
Kathleen
Ryan is an award-winning writer and public relations professional.
Originally from Massachusetts, she moved to Florida where she resided
for 25 years before relocating to rural Alabama.
Kathleen launched her writing career in 1980, and since then has
written more than 1,200 articles for national and international
magazines, newspapers and trade publications, in addition to editing,
co-authoring, and ghost writing a variety of specialty books.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her
life-long service has included: Area Media Specialist, Stake Relief
Society President, Sunday School Teacher, and Church Educational System
(CES) Instructor for both Seminary and Institute classes.
The
inspiration behind the book...
In my field as a profile writer for trade publications, I write nice stories about inspiring people that help promote them and bring them notoriety. I've done over 1,200 of these stories! I love my job but after 20 years I starting feeling that there was something more that I should be doing with my writing talent. So I started to pray that Heavenly Father would lead me to do something that would honor Him with the gift He helped me develop. I made it a matter of regular, heartfelt prayer for almost a year. I didn't give up because I knew God answers our prayers in His time when we're really ready to receive it, and I believed with all my heart that He would answer mine...(read the full story)
Read what blogger Richard Tait said about the book...
"Why are last words so moving? Could it be that man and womankind, when they are preparing to wrap up the last chapters of their lives and facing the uncertain, yet hopeful realities of their Third Estate, reflect on what is truly important? If so, then there should be no book more important to us, except for the scriptures, than a collection of “last words.” ...Kathleen Ryan, a very talented biographer."
(Brother Tait's blog is at: www.mormonthirdeye.blogspot.com
- Scroll to October 11, 2008)
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Thank you all for the kind words, like these from Connie Fixmer...
"I am enjoying this book so-o-o-o much! Scriptures that I've read
before take on a whole new depth when placed in the context of being a
person's last message. The summarized biographies are also wonderfully
done and have been extremely useful. I love that I can read in short 10
min. sessions, and be so uplifted."
Connie Fixmer
Seminary Teacher
Meadow Vista, CA