No Man Knows My History : The Life of Joseph Smith

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Summary: Thinking of becoming a Mormon? Read this first!
Review: Have you noticed who hates this book? Why do you suppose that is? Those in the Church will naturally rail against Brodie's sources and facts--if that's possible. How do you rail against someone who cited everything she has written? Say nothing for the fact that it's a little difficult to get your hands on things written 200 years ago. However, the FACTS are (and you may not like them), but Fawn Brodie left no stone unturned. She listed everything that we have to document the life of Joseph Smith, so any unsuspecting Mormon inquirer could form his/her own conclusions. Fawn Brodie has written a wonderfully detailed book that capitvates the reader. She cites every single source, including those from the LDS church itself. Perhaps Mormons would prefer the kind of History one can find in the "Book of Mormon" or the "History of Mormon Church," published by the LDS Church. But if you're interested in ALL the facts, not just the ones that the LDS Church wants you to know, read this book. And more importantly, if you're thinking of joining the LDS Church, I beg you, please, READ THIS BOOK first.

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Summary: Not a Real History
Review: This book is a disgrace to being scholarly and should not even be included a website that sells such great scholarly works as Steinbeck. It is like reading a lot of conjecture and speculation with no references but to other sources that do the same. All of her references are by either antagonistic sources or are taken out of context by real LDS sources. It is a flat-out waste of money. If you think you will find something fair and balanced you are in for a suprise.