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In 1984, Ron and Dan Lafferty murdered the wife and infant daughter of their younger brother Allen. The crimes were noteworthy not merely for their brutality but for the brothers' claim that they were acting on direct orders from God. In Read more

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Murder, Religion, MormonsandFundamentalists
This is sort of "The DaVinci Code" of Mormonism.The difference though, is that Krakauer, unlike Dan Brown, does much better reasearch and is not writing fiction.Krakauer also reveals his personal biases in the author's notes at the end.
Great works of fiction
I read the first 1/3 of the book, and had to quit, because it falls into my "great work of fiction" category.My major complaint with the book is with it's history of Mormonism.I have read the various official stories about how the gold plates were found, how the church was organized and other events from the LDS church.I have also read various differing accounts by detractors.
Fascinating Take on LDS Origins, Current Schisms and a Tragic Crime Spree
When I first read Jon Krakauer's INTO THIN AIR, I became fascinated with all things Everest.(All things except actually climbing the growing peak, that is.)So when this became a book club pick, my curiosity was piqued.(Glad I got my 'p' word quota out of the way this early.)
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Heavily referenced and objective
This book is an excellently written account of who Joseph Smith was. Although the author is LDS, it is obvious that he went through much effort to ensure an objective opinion based on legitimate sources. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to know what kind of man it was who claimed to be the first modern-day prophet.

Read Mormon Hierarchy: Origins of Power for more of JS's story
It must be remembered that RSR is an apologetic book. Yes, it raises some issues from church history that are troublesome to your average TBM, but Bushman gives his take on it to make the truth easier to take. Any real American Historian can see the apologetic interpretations Bushman inserts.
No man knows my history until now,sort of.
you'd think a new book after the Brodie book would have alot of new stuff,but if you thought that you'd be thinking wrong.For instance the defection of the witnesses the Whitmers. In the Brodie book,the Whitmer's reason for leaving is presented as because they developed their own properties and wished to live their lives free from interference by Mormon heirarchy. The Whitmers stated that they wished rather to "abide by the laws of the land",meaning the present United States government as represented by the Constitution.Their choice.They were houndogged and branded apostates by the Mormon church. In the Bushman book,the author defends Smith's harsh actions implying that the Whitmers were greedy,taking land purchased by Mormons for Mormons and then keeping it privately.I know the book isn't about the Whitmers but even the short paragraphs devoted to this subject are vastly different.It reminds one of the school shop project that was only 1/32 of an inch off when it began. Then by the time the project was finished it was unrecognizable cause that 1/32 was 12 board feet at the end. I realize the same can be said for the Brodie book,but at least in both books the authors tried to get at the root(which was economic for both Smith and the Whitmers). Initially when the scandal first hit in the 1840's,it was presented by the Mormons as the Whitmers had denounced the book of Mormon and lost their souls.Ho-hum!! Also there was little emphasis placed on the editing of the Book of Mormon by Smith's associates,whereas the Brodie book mentions numerous occasions of Smiths' more scholarly affiliates cleaning up his"countryisms". It makes you wonder how many other cleanings occurred not mentioned.The Brodie book left me with the remembrance of the old adage,"Power corrupts,absolute power corrupts absolutely",a proverb that applied to Smith.You can't help but assess an economic motive for people following the pronouncements of the prophet from reading the Brodie book.If you're a landless working mechanic or artisan working for starvation wages in any slum in the new or old world and someone offers you land and credit and a chance to better your station,are you going to count their wives or debate theology?Even if the leaders wanted your wife,could you say no,being as vulnerable as a person was in the frontier areas in the 1840's. Remember the Mormon church offered the immigrant protection,security and work.Like Tennesse Ford says,"I owe my soul to the company store".In both books the authors acknowledge that Mormon missionaries generally went to areas of skilled labor(but poor) to gain their converts.Poor and unskilled?Now there's a real challenge that only a saint or masochist will tackle.As I finished Bookman's book I said,"yes Smith is controversial"(but who isn't,a mixture of good and bad). Bushman gives the example of Smith ruining his business by giving away everything without demanding payment. Was this after or before stealing someone else's wife? Also since a person had to hand all their resources over when joining the church there would be plenty of new resources.With the Brodie book I said,even if I have only deceived myself,"I think I own this Smith guy". ... Read more

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One of the worst pieces of drivel I've ever read
Jack Weyland's novel "Charly" was recommended to me by a number of people --- everyone kept saying it was such a wonderful book and it was so moving and I would cry.
Love, Laughter, and Tears
Charly, by Jack Weyland, is, in my eyes, the best book by this author and one of the top 15 best books ever. The Characters are well developed, and the story flows incredibly well. Not only is it a well written novel, but it takes you through an in depth ride of emotions along with the characters, all of whom you come to love. It is a wonderful book. I laughed, I cried, and I learned about love, long lasting, eternal love.
Very Emotional Story!
I have read this book several times and each time I read it, I cry.It is humorous, happy, and sad.This book really makes you think about how short life is and the importance of every moment ... Read more

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Brilliantwork; fair & interesting; although the title is wrong.
This has to be the best 'mormon' book that I've read in years. It was fascinating to see the normal, everyday, working life of many of the church's big names, McKay plus others like Benson, Lee, J F Smith, Moyle and many others. The authors do a good job in showing the integrity of church leaders as well as their normal human frailties, like McKay's Scottish stubbornness or Benson's practically fanatical opposition to communism; as well as the every-day worldly problems like the building committee nearly bankrupting the church and its subsequent rescue by professionals from the building industry.
Fascinating, compelling history dealing drawing on novel sources and illuminating essential episodes in LDS history
This volume ranks among the most insightful works on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that I have encountered. Prince and Wright, the authors, are both active members of the LDS Church, but they subscribe to B. H. Roberts' belief that "the only way [to be historically exact and not to destroy faith] is to frankly state events as they occurred...being confident that in the sum of things justice will follow truth." They draw on thousands of pages of novel material: David O. McKay's diaries, extensive scrapbooks kept by his secretary, and hundreds of interviews. (I was surprised to encounter an extensive quote from my own grandfather, who worked with David O. McKay concerning LDS financial issues.)
Excellent LDS history
Prince and Wright have done a masterful job of writing a topical history of the presidency of David O. McKay. While there may be little interest in this book by those who do not study the workings and history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for those of us who do, it is a totally fascinating book.
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If You "get this info", you're ready for the "Perenial Philosophy"
If this resonates with your intellect, but you don't like the "slams" against Masonry,a very good moral philosophy,you're ready for the Universal truths.Dr. Steven Greer's latest book on remote viewing, meditation and Oneness will help greatly or any version of the Perenial Philosophy. Also Manley Hall's Secret Teachings of All Ages has all the truths you'll ever need and more.Thanks for someone being open here in this book with the stuff they don't want to talk about much here in Mormonism. . . . and, don't get me wrong, I care for plenty of these people deeply, but this "brainwashing" stuff they do on them is just too much. . . such an aberation of universal truths into something supposedly "so exclusive" that is meant to be for everyone freely and with no "strings" attached. . .

THE WEIRD MORMON PARADOX
After many years of studying the Mormon church, attending some of its services, knowing its people and rejecting the entire concept I think I know the problem with it: it's too much of a paradox. If you take the Methodists or Baptists or Catholics you have a mishmash of ideas and behaviors and they're not that exciting. In those churches, can you imagine being called into an office for a discussion of your CONDUCT?? To be told what might happen to you if it continues?? Of course not. But with the Mormons you have incredible discrepencies that keep them talked about. What do I mean. Well, you take any small town with a high mormon population (like Mesa, Az and Loveland, CO)and what do you see? Spotless cars, immaculate yards, well mannered children, clean cut teenagers, non drinkers. But, what puzzles people and gets their attention is the Huge Business Conglomerate of the leadership. The Arrogance of the "Twelve Apostles" on television. The popularity of Prozac amongst the women. The exhaustion of the home teachers. The guilt of the teens. The end of year check you write them based on your income for the past year!!! The constant pressure to have huge families. The behaviors of the founders that are debated ad nauseum like Joseph Smith's fondness for alcohol, the church's denial that Brigham Young had That Many wives, the ever changing explanation for how the so called Golden Plates came into existence and translation, the "courts" you must attend if you're found to have done something against the church (like talk too much about it in a negative manner), the Mountain Meadows Massacre--I could go on and on. I had treated the missionaries like Gods in my home for weeks. But the last time they came over they brought their Bishop with them and threatened me with, "I'm warning you: you're playing WITH FIRE." And here I had given them my birthday money from my mother, knowing their awful living conditions. I thought we were friends. And yes, if you have casual friends who are members and think you MIGHT become a member they're very friendly. But when they find out you are Not being baptized you get this big chill. Do Methodists and Catholics act like that? Do they come to your home with lessons? Send you letters?
Thorough!
This book is thorough, almost to a fault.Each section contains info covered in previous sections.This, however, has value in that each section is a small book that could be read for detailed information about each topic.About me:My ancestors were some of the first people into the Salt Lake Valley with Brigham Young.My mother was the middle child of family of 16 kids raised in a small farming town outside of Salt Lake City.They were so poor that they slept 5-6 kids to a bed and didn't have adequate clothing or other resources for the family.However, in keeping with church beliefs my grandmother continued to have children.My mother remembers her childhood as a nightmare of hard work on the farm beginning when she was 3 yrs. old,physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.She sent me and my siblings to church despite her own decision to not participate.While reading this book I had many dreams about this Mormon doctrination and the confusion I felt as a child. I left the church as a young adolescent when I was shamed for being attracted to boys.I requested that my name be removed from church rolls when Sonya Johnson was ex-communicated for her stand on the ERA.For many years, even without leaving forwarding addresses, I would have missionaries show up on my door step, knowing my name & personal information, and asking to bring me back into the church.Talk about persistence! Although I am now middle aged I still feel some confusion and guilt about the possiblity that I am wrong in thinking the church is not right.I have read many books about the Mormon religion in an attempt to understand my own experience and to understand the extended and immediate family I came from.This book was helpful to me in affirming that the Mormon religion is a cult.I would also recommend Martha Beck's Leaving the Saints, and another book on the Mountain Meadows Massacre whose name is escaping me, but I believe is called Red Mountain.One detail not addressed in Wood's book is the prevalence of heavy drinking among the early Mormon pioneers who were living in harsh dirty cold circumstances.I have no desire to put down anyone of any faith, but am concerned when any religion has a goal of national or world domination. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

"Virtue is too often neglected, if not scorned or ridiculed as old-fashioned, confining, unenlightened," laments author Gordon Hinckley, a 90-year-old ordained leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Even as he enumerates all of America's social ills (including $482 billion a year spent on gambling, rampant child neglect and abuse, school massacres, a pervasive deterioration of values) Hinckley believes there is a remedy. Chapter by chapter Hinckley presents 10 old-fashioned virtues that will return America to the glory envisioned by its founding fathers. These virtues include Love, Honesty, Morality, Civility, Learning, Forgiveness, Thrift and Industry, Gratitude, Optimism, and Faith.Read more

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A vastly important work that each person should read at least once
If you are reading this review, you should know that I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I believe Gordon B. Hinckley to be God's chosen prophet on the earth. I sustain him as a prophet, seer, and revelator, and I believe he is a mouthpiece through which our Heavenly Father gives us, his children, direction and instruction.
WOW
Gordon B. Hinckley is so Wise!! this is an excellent book, if you deny that, you obviously havent even touched the book. It is great for anyone, it dosent even get into religion very much, its all about the world we live in today if you try to argue about Hinckley's views, then you obviously are not very "intelligent" whether you believe he is a prophet or not is irrelevant when it comes to this book, it is the most inspirational book and message this generation has ever seen!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

Zero Stars?
I wish that tCoJCoLDS was as good at applying these principles as GBH is at writing them.
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Joe Smith, self-acclaimed treasure hunter/enoch wanna-be
I came on amazon to read the hilarious angry LDS responses to the Godmakers. I love how they conveniently believe that Ed Decker was kicked out for adultery, when they seem to have no problem with Joe Smith who went after other members' young daughters. All the angry reviews say 'this book is trash and lies', yet where are the lies explained or exposed. Just saying 'lies' and not going into detail is not a clever response. Mormanism is secretive in that they hide most of the doctrine from non temple level believers, which is completely unChristian. Mormanism is unoriginal (Muhammad and the Masons also claim the 'angel of light' incident and even that is warned about in the Bible in II Corinthians 11:14 which says, "No wonder, for even Satan disguises himeslf as an angel of light").Mormanism, like Islam and most cults, promises a heaven of earthly desires based on sex. Sex is a great thing, but to limit God's heaven to this is to deny the Bible and to appeal to man's most basic sinful nature.
Kicked out of the Mormon Church
Not defending Ed Decker's adulterous activities that led to his explusion, however, that position taken by the Mormon church is hypocritical, at best. This, from a church that encourages polygamy in it's basic doctrines? No, not all practicing Mormons are polygamists. But those who don't have stemmed off from basic church doctrines. Brigham Young was married and married other women who were already married (you dizzy yet?), a documented fact. That's pretty much adultery! "Do as I say, not as I do", right? Polygamy and sexual abuse are rampant in a true Mormon society. Mormonism is a way of life, not just a religion, it's a cult. Also, the church council will charge members with apostasy just for questioning an elder. Sounds like the church did him a favor by kicking him out. Just because he's "de-brainwashed" and wrote a tell-all book doesn't make the book false & misguided. I'd be hostile too if I found out my whole belief system up to that point was a big lie, wouldn't you?

Degrading
Why do people spend so much time degrading other faith. Why do people fear other people's belief. This is a well written book, but honestly why do people spend so much time trying to tear down others. Everytime i read one of these type of books you find that anyone who opposes the author's beliefs are going to hell according to him. If you true;y want to learn about a church I believe you must go to that church, read what they read, and spend time around them. You would find that member of the mormon church, islamic or jehovah witnesses are great people and are doing there best to live a life that is respectable. Learn from the source no some guy who claims he knows everything about a religion who isn't even a member of that church.
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When graduate student Martha Beck’s son Adam was born with Down syndrome, she and her husband left the chilly halls of Harvard for Utah and the warm, accepting embrace of the Mormon community. Determined to assimilate back into her childhood faith after years of atheism, Beck’s disenchantment resurfaced when censorship from the church heavily influenced the curriculum at Brigham Young University where she taught part-time. More disturbing was Beck’s eventual belief that her father, a virtual celebrity in the Mormon Church, had sexually molested her as a child. Read more

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B-frickin-S
I realize that many out there will read this as a memoir, a true account of her life in her own words which she can write as she wishes etc. but there is a difference between a "memoir" as such and this book. For any who are actually considering reading it the best way to consider it would be like "A Million Little Pieces" for the ex-mormon crowd (you know, the fictional memoir that made it into Oprah's book club). As an actaul mormon I can unequivocally tell you that to be quite honest there really isn't that much secretive about our religion; I mean sure there are certain sacred ceremonies we don't do around everyone or that you need to be a worthy member to witness but it's not as if those are two insurmountable difficulties.
Excellent exposé
this is the type of book we all need more of for several reasons; two of which are one, it's is a brave exploration of the indisputable fact that religious history often does not stand up to unemotional scrutiny andtwo, the issue of incest in not only the Mormon church but our very askew culture of excess and repression. By sharing her painful experience with us, Beck has given us a portrait of the kind of genuine individuation that comes when one leaves behind the 'tribe" mentality" and stands up against male perversions and betryal of being molested by her father. Both experiences are deep, painful and worthy of our consideration if we are ever to evolve into thinking, self-volitional human beings free of superstition and any patriarchal claim, whether it be familial or governmental, on our ability to think and live an athentic life. Good for you Ms. Beck!

More disturbing than factual
I found this book to be one written by an angry woman who wanted to hurt others rather than uplift.I grew up around Mormons and remember absolutely none of what Martha Beck is writing about.And no religion can be blamed for a person's negative behavior.That would be the individual person's choice.Beck is a mad and angry person aimed at telling untruth's to make her own soul somehow feel better.In the long run, she continues to hurt herself.Shelf this book under fiction. ... Read more

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Absolutely wonderful.
We have used this as a family to study the scriptures together.The photos and additional features of this book are superb. Our kids love it!

The book of mormon for latter day families
We have started using this as scripture study and it has helped us very much to understand the contents of the scriptures.I read this to my children and we stop to read the thought provoking questions that the author has put at the bottom.He also puts the meaning of words at the bottom which helps us understand.We love it as a family and will be getting The New Testament in the same format.Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts.

Great for LDS families with young children.
This is a great addition to your library.The style in which this book is set up is very helpful and fun for the young readers in your home.There are many pictures from Del Parson, who painted Christ in the red robe in this book, as well as many other pictures from other great artists.There are also many other helps in the book.Certain verse numbers are marked in red indicating there is further information like definitions of certain words, quotes from modern scipture and modern Church leaders, and many other things at the bottom of each page.This book makes reading with with your children fun. ... Read more

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interesting, but hardly based on "truths"
The author makes an interesting story, even a page turner, but her autobiographical account can hardly be taken as truths of the Mormon church.As unfortunate as her story is, it is not a "peek" into the Mormon church or even a typical mormon family.Having lived around Mormons most of my life, I can say this is a gross exageration of a unique circumstance and based on hearsays and past clouded recollections of a religion she no longer (at the time of writing) adhered to or even believed in.I, too, could write a jaded and hateful view of a past religion in my life, full of every negative person and account blown into almost false proportions.but, that is never an uplifting nor "Christlike" way to focus timeor energy.As with any religion, don't listen (or read) the hateful comments of "ex-members".Find out truths for yourself through proper channels and only then can one make an enlightened decisions concerning religion.This is not one!!

very touching and VERY TRUE!!
If any Mormon tries to deny what Deborah Laake wrote about that goes on in the Mormon church, than they are LYING.Any person who has been through the temple and been a Mormon can tell you the exact same thing.Yes, the Mormon church used to require its patrons to take blood oaths by demonstrating their throats being slit, their hearts being cut out, and their bowels being spilled from their guts. I have to admit I was one of those devout Mormons who very quickly denied it if anyone revealed anything about the church - even if it was completely true!I like most Mormons felt the need to defend the church, and I like most Mormons was deeply embarrassed when someone would ask me about the secret temple ceremonies.And even though I no longer deny it, I know I should not get mad at those who do lie and deny it because I used to do it myself.I understand the position they are in.
Truth isn't black and white...
I've read this book several times over the years, and each time something new stands out.
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Great question (not a waste of time)
This book has very relevant questions!This is great for creating conversations that help a couple know all aspects of each other.Well worth the money!

Every christian couple should read before marriage
The author does a good job of selecting the best quotes by the general authorities on finding a suitable marriage companion. The questions are equal to other marriage books on the market, however, the author goes a step further by supplying spiritual questions that should be asked. Questions that dig deep into a person's believes, values and spirit are lacking in other books on the subject. Therefore, I would recommend this book for couples that want questions that have depth into the soul. As a Bishop I have counseled many single adults considering marriage. Now I have a great book to recommend to them. I look forward to her other books.

Awesome book!!!
I plan to buy one for each of the girls in my Laurel's class as a graduation gift. It's too bad that BYU doesn't make it required reading. Every single adult should own a copy! ... Read more

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Uplifting, inspiring, brilliant
Brilliant work that makes concepts some believe to be unexplainable mysteries so clear and even easy to understand. The book is a treasure and everyone should read it if they want to better understand the purpose of life.

A Marvelous Book!
This work of gospel scholarship is pivotal to any legitimate study of Mormonism. Evidently, the Missionary Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints considers this book to be a pivotal one, as well, since it is included in the Missionary Reference Library (a series of reference books which all full-time L.D.S. missionaries are supposed to have).
Excellent Book.
I read this book a while back and liked it.Although, I must say that I wasn't on the offensive going in as some other reviewers were.I read it for pleasure, not to make suit.I thought the book to be concise and easy to follow, laying out the author's beliefs in a non-obtrusive way.I have since passed it on to several of my friends to read.I would recommend it to others. ... Read more

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Outstanding
First off, let me say this is written from a Mormon (LDS) perspective/belief.It is one of the most intriguing books I have read in a long time.It took me a while to get through it as I questioned so many things written in it, concepts I've never thought of or considered.For that reason alone I enjoyed this book.I enjoyed this book so much that I purchased the second one (Mortal Journey).

Amazing Treatise on Mother Eve
Beverly Campbell has done an extraordinary job in detailing the events as they occurred in the Garden of Eden. She plumbed the depths of historical documents, the words of apostles and prophets, linguists specializing in ancient Hebrew and more to grant us a unique insight into Eve's mind and the dynamic between Mother Eve and Father Adam.
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One thing about Christianity and Mormonism
The one biggest contradiction between Christianity and Mormonism is the saying that "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven"This saying in the New Testament and what a lot of people actually do, including other types of Christian churches, not just the Mormon church and its members, is that they want to get more money.If this saying is true, why are they doing the opposite? Why are they trying to get more money.The reason is that the more money, the better, in this living world and especially in the business world. If you look at most business publications or financial organizations, the company/person who has or made the most money is the better and not the other way around, that is, the least money. What happens after you pass away is irrelevant to living a comfortable life while you are alive. They say "you can't take it with you", but you can also still leave some money to family members who are still alive, right? The strange thing is that they give you blessings by putting their hands over your head, but the church does not take blessings from you in return, in place of money. Why is that? I am thinking probably because blessings are not worth too much but money is.

Anyone educated in Mormonism will know this book is true!
Mormonism Unmasked is a very interesting, thought-provoking, and well-referenced book.
Good atcontrasting and comparing Christianity and Mormonism
After reading the reviews about this book by others on Amazon, I half-way expected an Ann Coulter-style rant that lacked anything in the way of true comparison or fact. However, I was pleasantly surprised. You have to read the entire title though to know if it is for you. It is not just "Mormonism Unmasked", instead it is a true comparison between the beliefs held by Christians based on the Holy Bible and those held by Mormons. Therefore, it assumes you are already a Christian and its purpose is to show that Mormonism deviates from Christianity in important and essential ways. If you are not already a Christian, you will probably not be pursuaded by the arguments in this book.
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