The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith

from HadriantheBlind

A very objective history of a religion that many Americans simply don't know too much about, stereotypes, politicians, and musicals notwithstanding. Filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge.Crams a good deal into some 200 pages - from the early historical struggles of the church and how it gradual...

from kukulaj

I just moved to Utah from New York. I've been a Buddhist for many years and have had very little contact with Mormons... up until now! I figured I'd better get to know my neighbors a bit! This book was perfect. It's a bit on the boring side. It is just a quick march over the facts. An event like ...

from bribre01

Written by a Mormon, this is a very evenhanded overview of Mormon history and culture, as well as a great depiction of the evolution of their beliefs. A friend of mine strongly considered converting to Mormonism when I was in high school (she later converted as an adult) and I've been curiously f...

from bribre01

Written by a Mormon, this is a very evenhanded overview of Mormon history and culture, as well as a great depiction of the evolution of their beliefs. A friend of mine strongly considered converting to Mormonism when I was in high school (she later converted as an adult) and I've been curiously f...