Book Reviews: Hostess to the World: the Life of Irene E. Staples   KSL Radio Interview with Kevan Clawson   On August 17, 2008 Carole Mikita, the Religion Reporter for KSL TV and Radio in Salt Lake City, Utah, interviewed Kevan Clawson about his new book 'Hostess to the World: The Life of Irene E. Staples. The interview was aired during the weekly radio program 'People of Faith with Carole Mikita'. During this hour-long program they discussed the life of Irene Staples, the first official hostess for the Mormon Church.   You can listen to a podcast of this interview by going to ksl.com, clicking on Radio, clicking on Podcasts, and then looking for the 'People of Faith' program dated August 17, 2008; or by clicking on:   KSL Radio Interview     October 24, 2008 Review from Amazon.com By Terry Baddley   ***** A must read for LDS readers!   Irene Staples is my grandmother's sister. I knew some of her story, but I was amazed to find out there was so much of it that I didn't know. She was an interesting lady, much loved by her family. I still treasure the memories I have of the family Christmas parties held at Aunt Irene's home when I was a small boy!   02/22/09  goodreads.com   Sharon rated it: ***** Five Stars   Read in January, 2009   Irene E. Staples was an amazing woman. I had no idea that she did all that she did nor that what she did even existed. She was a powerful woman of influence for the good.    Return to Reviews