I

 The narrative of the Book of Mormon is personal and identifiable- for any journey of a family or people.  The " I",  rather then "This" is expressive in the scripture, leading the way for us to ever follow. 

If you read Exodus, and place "I" to the story of Moses, or even Joseph-has a deliverance, hopeful and directive narrative to help us, then that happened to them- making it distant or even probable.  The "I" gives it an intimate, heart filled power because"I" have been there and done that lived it.

Conclusion

The ending prophets in the Book of Mormon, Father and Son, in the concluding chapters express feelings of loneliness and loss, for their people and themselves.  Loss and loneliness we all feel and experience- in any hardship and disappointment. Can you only imagine the loss of death of his wife and family, and the virtue of many Nephite daughters? Imagine losing it all, yet expressing such hope and peace in Jesus Christ! Moroni of his loneliness;  wandering ever which way,  selecting the narrative and seeking to the place of the plates for future, eternal relevance to generations.

"Be faithful in Christ" for "Christ to lift thee, in the hope of his glory, rest forever". See Moroni, Chapter 10.