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Swimming in Deep Water: A Novel of Joseph Smith
Prophet. Polygamist. Visionary. Wanted man.
Joseph Smith, Mormonism’s founder, remains one of America’s most polarizing figures.
SWIMMING IN DEEP WATER is a novel about the incredible life of Joseph Smith, architect of the most popular religion ever born on American soil. He was murdered at age thirty-nine in a bloody gun battle while holed up in jail. Before he was gunned down, he had written the Book of Mormon, met with a variety of angels, rediscovered the Garden of Eden, and was candidate for president of the United States. He amassed a huge following, but he swam in deep water, narrowly dodging a firing squad, declaring bankruptcy, secretly marrying forty women (some of whom were already married), and anointing himself king.
Joseph Smith, Mormonism’s founder, remains one of America’s most polarizing figures.
SWIMMING IN DEEP WATER is a novel about the incredible life of Joseph Smith, architect of the most popular religion ever born on American soil. He was murdered at age thirty-nine in a bloody gun battle while holed up in jail. Before he was gunned down, he had written the Book of Mormon, met with a variety of angels, rediscovered the Garden of Eden, and was candidate for president of the United States. He amassed a huge following, but he swam in deep water, narrowly dodging a firing squad, declaring bankruptcy, secretly marrying forty women (some of whom were already married), and anointing himself king.
399 pages, Paperback
Published November 7, 2017
About the author
Warren Driggs
6 books52 followersWarren Driggs developed a passion for writing after his semi-retirement from practicing law. He splits his time between southern Utah where he runs and hikes in the red rocks, and Salt Lake City where he works as a part-time attorney. He is married with four extraordinary children. His interests are wide ranging, and he has written novels about the right to die with dignity, and an historical fiction on the life of Joseph Smith. Drawing on his trial lawyer background, he has also written a legal courtroom thriller and a murder mystery which he hopes to publish soon.
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March 3, 2019
A Bold and Entertaining History of Joseph Smith and Mormonism
Some people will be entertained as I was while others, particularly those in the Mormon faith will scoff. Regardless of your perspective, this is a well written book covering the beginning of the Mormon faith and the man who started it all.
Some people will be entertained as I was while others, particularly those in the Mormon faith will scoff. Regardless of your perspective, this is a well written book covering the beginning of the Mormon faith and the man who started it all.
December 27, 2019
Good read
Easy reading style. The characters actually come to life as you continue turning the pages. One of my favorite recent reads.
Easy reading style. The characters actually come to life as you continue turning the pages. One of my favorite recent reads.
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