Most of us had never even met her, but when the news of Marjorie Pay Hinckley’s death in April 2004 spread, we all felt like we had lost a dear friend or even our own grandmother. Sister Hinckley’s charm, grace, and quick wit caught everyone’s attention, and now we are invited to learn even more about this amazing lady through this new book, “Letters”.

Compiled by her loving children, “Letters” includes many of the actual letters that Sister Hinckley wrote to her parents, sister, children, and grandchildren throughout her life. This book goes far beyond a simple autobiography because if you’re like me, you can hear Sister Hinckley’s voice as you read her letters. Before reading this book, I only really though of Sister Hinckley as the Prophet’s wife, but as I read her book, I realized that she is what most women are: a friend, a mother, a wife, and an independent woman.

Sister Hinckley’s early married life is what we would all expect: sick children, a homesickness for her native Salt Lake, and worrying about the weather. As her children grow, we see more of her wisdom shining through, and as the Prophet’s wife, she is absolutely inspirational.
I would highly recommend this book to all the moms and grandmas out there. Sister Hinckley is an awesome woman, and you’ll love getting to know her through her “Letters”.

This beautiful hardcover book includes a lilac-colored bookmark and is the perfect last-minute holiday gift idea for all of you men out there. You can find it right now at deseretbook.com at 25% off the retail price of $14.95. The best news: all of the profits from the book go directly to the Missionary Book of Mormon Fund. Awesome!