David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism

Ordained as an apostle in 1906, David O. McKay served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter—day Saints from 1951 until his death in 1970. Under his leadership, the church experienced unparalleled growth—nearly tripling in total membership—and becoming a significant presence throughout the world.

The first book to draw upon the David O. McKay Papers at the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah, in addition to some two hundred interviews conducted by the authors...