The Church has announced the publication of a new book Daughters in My Kingdom: The History and Work of Relief Society. This book explains the work of the Relief Society in helping women in their efforts to follow Jesus Christ, increase their personal faith, strengthen families and serve others. The book explains the role of women, both past and present.
Copies of Daughters in My Kingdom will be distributed to women around the world to be used as a resource for personal study and for teaching in the Church and in the home. The book will be available in English and in another 25 languages in the next few months. After the book is distributed, it will also be made available online on LDS.org.
The 208-page book is organized by themes such as family, sisterhood, and charity. Each chapter includes stories of Latter-day Saint women throughout history and around the world today. It is also visually inviting, with colorful photographs and beautiful artwork.
Watch a video of Julie B. Beck, General President of the Relief Society, explaining that the new book will provide perspective and strength for the 21st-century woman. Learn more about the book in an article on the LDS Newsroom and in an article in Church News and Events on LDS.org.
The initial distribution will be to each adult woman in the church:
- English copies of the book will be sent to English-speaking wards and branches beginning this week.
- Spanish and Portuguese will be distributed by Nov. 30.
- Another 20 languages will be available by January 2012
Copies of the book will also be available for purchase at store.lds.org beginning September 8th.
Read more about the website for this book: Daughters in My Kingdom Website and Daughters in My Kingdom Website (follow-up article).
When will the ePub be available.
i could not locate title at ‘deseret book’. where is this available ? help.
David, the ePub should be put online close to the time the HTML and PDF are put online. I think it will be within a few weeks.
dj, within a few weeks, the book will be available from Church distribution centers or online at store.lds.org.
How are you going to distribute these books to give them the importance they merit?
I am curious how these books will be distributed. Also, will it be available in Braille? Thanks!
Earlene and Barbara, the books are being sent directly to each ward and branch. The Bishop and Relief Society president will decide how to distribute them. There are no current plans to produce the book in Braille.
I was unable to attend Relief Society General Conference, so I didn’t get to hear about our new book. I have received mine, but would really enjoy being able to listen to Sister Beck speak on it. However, when I click on the link provided it tells me the talk is private???
Cassie, you can find the text, audio, and video of the RS addresses at http://lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2011/10?lang=eng
Is Daughters of My Kingdom available in audio format?
Melissa,
Yes, there is an audio version of the book. On page http://www.lds.org/relief-society/daughters-in-my-kingdom?lang=eng , click Download under the picture of the book, and choose MP3.