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07-09-2008, 05:46 AM
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Rough Stone Rolling
I'm currently working my way through Richard Lyman Bushman's biography of Joseph Smith.
Personally, I have found it to be sound, and it has helped me understand the story of the emerging church much better. In particular, the chapter on the Book of Mormon was one of the best expositions of the beauty and strength of the BOM I've read. Anyone else have some thoughts here? 
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07-09-2008, 07:24 AM
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07-09-2008, 09:05 AM
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Thanks for the info . I love reading can't offer opinions yet...
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07-09-2008, 10:06 AM
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Rough Stone Rolling is one of the many books that I have at home in my library that I have on my list to read. I understand from a friend that has read it that it is a very good book. Just so you know, there is also a DVD available of a fireside that Richard Bushman gave based on the book. You can find it at Deseret Books at DeseretBook.com - The Life and Times of Joseph Smith
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07-09-2008, 10:51 AM
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I just hope that his biography isn't the "final word," and is instead a stepping stone for future historians to draw upon to help us continually gain a greater understanding of our heritage.
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07-09-2008, 05:23 PM
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It is a good thing Richard Bushman is pro-mormon. The folks at FAIR would otherwise base their reviews on his middle name.
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07-09-2008, 10:29 PM
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The Bruce R McConkie Story- by Joseph Fielding McConkie. This a really awesome book! Very warmly written and very touching. My wife doesn't like to read biographies, but read this one and just loved it-made her cry.
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07-09-2008, 10:48 PM
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As far as "Rough Stone Rolling" I highly recommend reading it. I have given it my kudos in other posts too. When I read anything I try to get the REAL story and even in LDS writings things are sometimes, how do I say this... biased. Richard L. Bushman is a faithful latter-day saint and he even admits this, but when it comes to his books he makes a strong effort to be a true historian and to be as fair and objective as possible. He has written about other than the LDS church and is a highly respected and renowned History professor emeritus from Columbia University. I sound like a commercial for him and his books, but I'm not being paid by RLB. I just enjoy and recommend them. 
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07-10-2008, 02:17 AM
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Just recently I had a conversation where another person and I disagreed about a historical incident. So, I thought what the heck, and I e-mailed Brother Bushman about it. He not only replied that I was correct--he also said he remembered me! Now I think he said he remembered me just to be nice, and that is cool. However, he confirmed I was correct about the historical incident, and if you know me, I was much happier about that! Speaking of his books, I would also recommend On the Road with Joseph Smith: An Author's Diary, Greg Kofford Books, 2007, ISBN 978-1-58958-102-9 This is his account of his experiences after RSR was published. It is a very easy read, and I think, especially enjoyable if you’ve read RSR. Elphaba
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07-10-2008, 07:23 AM
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As Long As I Am Here......It Doesn't Matter Where Here Is..... All great change in America begins at the dinner table......Ronald Reagan Government always finds a need for whatever money it gets.....Ronald Reagan
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