Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling (Richard L. Bushman)

Why I have this book: We've had the Kindle edition for years since my husband read it a while ago. I bought the audio version to go along with it (which actually came in handy when I missed hearing something or wanted to go back and reference different parts).

This book has left me feeling somewhat empty and sad. It's complicated. I will say I feel very sad for Emma Smith. I feel sad for the deceit, hate, and destruction that came about during this time. I have a lot of other emotions about it, but those won't be shared here. 

I gave the book three stars on Goodreads just because a lot of research and time went into it. I definitely learned some new things and had other things confirmed. I didn't give the book more stars because I didn't like the apologetics that tried to excuse the inexcusable. 

Mostly clean. There are a few swear words, if I remember correctly. The book discusses adultery, murder, attempted murder, and other sins/crimes.

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