What LDS book should I read now?

[rockwoodchev]

I'm about 3/4 of the way through "Rough Stone Rolling" and I recommend it. Just beware, it is LONG LONG LONG. You really need to wade through it.

Now, I'm off to read No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie and will let you know how that goes. Has anyone else read that? I understand that with Brodie and Bushman, you get a very good picture of Joseph.

[HiJolly]

Originally Posted by rockwoodchev

I'm about 3/4 of the way through "Rough Stone Rolling" and I recommend it. Just beware, it is LONG LONG LONG. You really need to wade through it.

Now, I'm off to read No Man Knows My History by Fawn Brodie and will let you know how that goes. Has anyone else read that? I understand that with Brodie and Bushman, you get a very good picture of Joseph.

Brodie believed that Joseph was motivated in many things by lust. She reads his mind post-humously throughout the book, I don't recommend it.

It is an exceedingly readable book, though, her writing style is exceptional.

HiJolly

[goofball]

I would check out History of Joseph Smith by his mother Lucy Mack Smith. Also Lectures on Faith by Joseph Smith is another good one.

The Doctrines of Salvation listed is a good one, also I second the Jeffrey R. Holland Book. You have already read some great books, but you could throw in Mortal Messiah by Bruce R. McConkie.

[Over43]

Joseph Smith as Scientist by John A. Widstoe is an incredible book.

To be honest, I like the "older" generation" of LDS books. The "new" stuff at Deseret Books usually doesn't do much for me.

O43

[Hemidakota]

Originally Posted by CatchTheRedeye

I would like some advice from my LDS friends.

I have read the Book of Mormon eight times this last year(not bragging, I just read a lot and read fast) and would have to say it has become one of my favorite books, whether it is fiction or not. I even encourage my friends at the university to read it, not as a missionary, but I tell them it is amazing that a hick in the early 1800's wrote it. Some have taken me up on the challenge. If you want to read my thoughts as an agnostic on reading the book look at my personal belief comment on it.

It has led me to read further so I've read the Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, Jesus the Christ, Articles of Faith and A Marvelous Work and Wonder. I have read plenty of stuff by un-Mormons. Any suggestion on good, more recent, LDS books that would help me learn more about church history, Joseph Smith, LDS beliefs and practice?

First, congratulation on reading the Book of Mormon that many times. Don't worry about pride. I am very impressed to see this since we have members that can barely read it once a year.

I would recommend 'Jesus the Christ'. The reason behind this recommendation, it is the cornerstone of our testimony and we need to live and be like Him in this life in order to return home to live with Him. The next book I would recommend would be 'The Miracle of Forgiveness' by President Spencer W. Kimball. It will provide every insight to sin, types of sin, and how to repent properly. Both books are opposite of each other in topic but very helpful as we progress in this probation.

[Prodigal_Son]

Originally Posted by CatchTheRedeye

It has led me to read further so I've read... Jesus the Christ...

Just thought I'd reiterate this since a couple of posts have suggested CatchTheRedEye read a book listed as already having been read.

[rockwoodchev]

Hey,
As a followup, one that I'm surprised that I didn't think of on my first post, and I'm also surprised that no-one else has said this.

I would recommend reading The New Testament. I would suggest reading both the KJV along with the NIV and going through it. I think we tend to focusing on reading the BOM, but we tend to ignore the NT. This is insane. Also, I think everyone should have a good understanding of the Old Testament.

[candyprpl]

I know I told you this before Catchtheredeye but I will post again that I think "The Mormon Scientist - the Life and Faith of Henry Eyring" by Henry J. Eyring.

Faith and science in one package -- very inspiring!

[BenRaines]

I have two very old copies of The Faith of a Scientist. This book is by President Eyring's father.

Ben Raines

[tubaloth]

As you can see the list goes on and on. Some of the books suggested I can see worthwhile, others I think you probably would get board with. One that probably is closer to the getting board part is a book called A New Witness to the Articles of Faith by Elder Bruce R. McConkie. Its kind of a Elder McConkie's version of what Elder Talmage did. They use the Articles of Faith as his guide to talk about the principles of the gospel. For the most part very well done. It does get pretty long when he starts talking about the Gathering of Isreal, if you make it through that, its worth it (actually skipping that is also fine).