Wasatch County Library

These records reflect the lasting impressions that Joseph Smith made on those who knew him and loved him as a friend, colleague, and Prophet of the Most High. Includes stirring accounts from Lucy Mack Smith, Joseph Knight, Sr., Emma Smith, Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, Orson Pratt, Lorenzo Snow, Parley P. Pratt, Brigham Young, and Joseph Young.

When former Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs is shot by an unknown assailant, rumors quickly spread that the Mormons are responsible for the attempted assassination of the controversial politician. Never a friend of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boggs had four years earlier issued the infamous extermination order that pronounced, "Mormons must be treated as enemies, and must be exterminated or driven from the State."...

Addresses how Lincoln laid down his life for his work, as did Joseph Smith, and how he had premonitions about his impending assassination, much like those of Joseph Smith.

A tale of adversity, forgiveness, and the light of truth -- based on actual individuals and events in LDS Church history.

"After working with thousands of struggling members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over many years, the authors decided to write a book offering hope and answers for those struggling with faith crisis. Unbeknownst to the general Church membership, the 20th century would witness an organized effort to rewrite Latter-day Saint history from within its own ranks. In a head-to-head, behind-the-scenes-battle, traditional leaders resisted...