Joseph Smith and The Latter-day Saints

by Richard Lloyd Dewey

"Finally a terrific, fast-moving book on Joseph Smith. Quite frankly, it's the best biography yet of Joseph Smith -- the most comprehensive and easiest to read." -- Vance L. Hawkins, historical research consultant Joseph Smith and The Latter-day Saints, by Richard Lloyd Dewey, is the most complete portrait so far of the Latter-Day Saint prophet. Written for the everyday reader, it is a robust biography that deftly unfolds the life and times of the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Truly extraordinary and highly recommended, allowing the reader to come to know Joseph on an unparalleled personal level . Midwest Book Revew : Eleven years in the making, Joseph Smith and The Latter-day Saints captures Joseph's tumultuous life story, backing it up all the way with thousands of facts (many of which are not widely known even among members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). BEST-SELLING Biographer Richard Lloyd Dewey (of Porter A Biography) quotes numerous journals and letters of neighbors from farms and villages who actually knew Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith and The Latter-day Saints characterizes the fascinating relationships Joseph had with friends and enemies alike. Dewey tackles the controversies head-on, with the pro- and anti- sources clearly identified. This meticulously researched volume covers the first 25 years of Joseph Smith s 38 year life. Fast-moving and well-worth reading, even for those who don t like to read!

876 pages, Hardcover

First published December 5, 2014

Reviews

[Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this extremely long book! Mostly because the author was very good at stating the facts from history. He didn't put in much opinion or any fictional stories, just facts & history. But he did it in a way that was super easy to read. And that made this book worth reading. There was nothing dry about his style - in fact he seems to have a slight wry sense of humor that made it more appealing. I appreciated the truth of history in such a light manner.

[Becky Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author did a great job writing church history and adding in a lot of little known stories. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn church history. His notes and appendixes are longer than the actual book but there is some great stuff in those too. I will use them for future references.

[Bobby Daugherty · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was supposed to be volume 1 of a series. It ends with the Mormons leaving for Ohio. That said much is left out. The book is very thorough but that works against it as it tends to trail away from the main narrative to inform the reader of many details pertaining to the Mormon faith. It is interesting, but the disappointment in the lack of the finality of the story is difficult to reconcile.

[Justin Petersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many interesting insights. Perhaps the best parts are the appendices examining the great apostasy and reformation. Sometimes writing style too opinionated or sensational, but author really did his homework.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent insight. I read all the appendices as went along.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written history. Easy to read.