The Autobiography of Elder Helvecio Martins

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Summary: Story of a Great Man
Review: Helvecio Martins is a true pioneer. One of the most influential converts ever made for the LDS Church in South America, he also became the first General Authority of African descent in the Church. The story of the conversion and early Church service of this man is just incredible.

This is a must read for anyone fascinated by the phenomenal growth of the LDS Church over the past quarter century.

Rating:
Summary: Story of a Great Man
Review: Helvecio Martins is a true pioneer. One of the most influential converts ever made for the LDS Church in South America, he also became the first General Authority of African descent in the Church. The story of the conversion and early Church service of this man is just incredible.

This is a must read for anyone fascinated by the phenomenal growth of the LDS Church over the past quarter century.

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Summary: Inspirational
Review: This book tells the story of Helvecio Martins, the first black General Authority in the Mormon Church. His parents were illiterate and very poor, but instilled in Helvecio values that gave him the opportunity to succeed in the business world of Brazil and contribute so much to the Lord's kingdom. We hear far too much in the media about failure in Brazil, this book is an excellent antidote to all that negativey. It recounts an unequivocal success story of a Brazilian, and anyone with any connection to Brazil or the Mormon Church will enjoy this book immensely.