As Mother's bookshelves were emptied and the books were sorted, lots of interesting books tumbled out. Not all were excellent or well-written, but they all seemed to have a story to tell.
A Lion and A Lamb by Rand H. Packer was one such book. A young married couple was called to serve a mission at the former Joseph Smith farm. The Church was interested in acquiring places like the Sacred Grove and the Hill Cumorah, but there was still a lot of anti-Mormon sentiment in the area. (This was the around 1915.)
The couple was called to serve at a stake conference in Richfield, Utah - by President Joseph F. Smith. Right out of the audience!
They went, no questions asked - and served for 24 years!
It's not especially well-written - that is, the writer isn't a professional writer. But the story and the events are compelling enough that it doesn't matter.
And the story carries a special spirit with it too.
It is also a very quick read.
