By Jeffrey R. Holland

In the April 2006 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland dedicated a talk to anyone who felt their life was broken beyond repair. Now, his counsel is featured in a new book that makes it clear why he has earned a reputation as one of the church’s great communicators. Broken Things to Mend (Deseret Book, $24.95, Hardcover) publishes in one book some of the most powerful words ever taught by Elder Holland. He shares the “good news of the gospel” and teaches that knowing who God and Christ are is the source of healing.

“Just believing, just having a molecule of faith… when focused on the Lord Jesus Christ, has ever been and always will be the first principle of His eternal gospel, the first step out of despair,” Elder Holland writes.

A brilliant and respected gospel scholar, Elder Holland has a contagious excitement for the gospel that helps him connect with all members, regardless of their doctrinal knowledge, personal circumstance or worldly stature. Broken Things to Mend inspires us to maintain hope and to rivet our attention on the one who has the power to heal us.

Broken Things to Mend is available at Deseret Book, Deseretbook.com and wherever LDS products are sold.