Here Stands a Man Author:Blaine M. Yorgason, Brenton G. Yorgason In October 1944, World War II was in full swing. And right in the middle of it, on the tiny Pacific island of Morotai, was William H. Bennett, a young army lieutenant who would someday become a General Authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--first as an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and then as a memb... more »er of the First Quorum of the Seventy.
In Here Stands a Man, master storytellers Blaine and Brenton Yorgason recount, in novelized form, the experiences of this remarkable man during the years of combat in the Pacific. Brother Bennett not only remained true to his LDS ideals under life threatening situations, but he also taught lessons of courage, morality, and the Word of Wisdom to the men under his command and to countless others.
Here Stands a Man offers remarkable insights into the history of World War II. But more than that, it tells the story of one who was true to his convictions, one who not only served his country well but also became a mighty servant of the Lord.« less