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:
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!
02/22/09goodreads.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.