In Mormon Circles: Gentiles, Jack Mormons, And Latter Day Saints

by James Coates

Describes the history and doctrines of the Latter-Day Saints, and discusses their way of life and their relationships with the outside world and with their own fundamentalist fringe

Genres: Nonfiction

16 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Mephistia]

This was an interesting read. It's a bit dated, but it has some useful information on the origins of the LDS church, as well as some of the controversy that has swirled around the church for the past century or so. The actual tone of the book is admirably middle-of-the-road. James Coates is a former journalist, so he does his best to present all sides of the story in an unbiased manner.

It's a good read for anyone whose interested in sociology, theology, the formation/ growth of religions, or LDS history.

[Robin]

I read this book 15 years ago for the first time, and recently re-read it. It's a straight forward and fascinating view of the history of the LDS church. So happy I found this great book at a local thrift shop and bought it for $1.50. Great rediscovery!

[Tom Coffeen]

Not as well-known or as popular as Under the Banner of Heaven but covers much of the same territory in a solid journalistic fashion.

[The Devine Ms Em]

An interesting description of the Mormon lifestyle - what works and what doesn't.