Ephraim Hanks, an early settler to the Salt Lake valley, was a good man. His sensitivity to the Spirit and quick obedience to the promptings he received prepared him to play a crucial role in the rescue of the Willie & Martin Handcart Companies. When President Brigham Young issued the call for men to depart at once to rescue the stranded, snow-bound companies, many were willing. But only Ephraim was able to answer confidently, “I am ready now.” In Ephraim’s Rescue, we discover the true story of Ephraim Hanks, while his simple statement, “I am ready now” continues to inspire us to be “at the ready” to offer help and assistance whenever we may be called. 84 ruled pages of handmade paper