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The first paperback edition of the classic biography of the founder of the Mormon church, this book attempts to answer the questions that continue to surround Joseph Smith. Was he a genuine prophet, or a gifted fabulist who became enthralled by the products of his imagination and ended up being martyred for them? 24 pages of photos. Map.
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AN OLD NEW ENGLAND gazetteer, singing the charms of Vermont's villages and the glories of her heroes, strikes a discordant note when it comes to Sharon: "This is the birthplace of that infamous impostor, the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, a dubious honor Sharon would relinquish willingly to another town." Read the first page
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AN OLD NEW ENGLAND gazetteer, singing the charms of Vermont's villages and the glories of her heroes, strikes a discordant note when it comes to Sharon: "This is the birthplace of that infamous impostor, the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith, a dubious honor Sharon would relinquish willingly to another town." Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This work will spark either extreme -- because Mormons are taught to view Brodie as the antichrist (I know -- i grew up as a mormon and left the church in adulthood). But Brodie also began the book as a devout mormon, and had access to the intimate holdings of the church before its wave of antihistorical paranoia set in about the time of her book! As an historian, I also see some flaws in her attribution and other methodological issues that historians can disagree with. But the picture she paints of the life of Joseph smith is fascinating, thought provoking and the book is a must-have for anyone interested in the subject.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I grew up 20 miles from Palmyra NY and thought I knew about the Mormon Church, having written reports on it. Then in the '50's I lived 5 years in Salt Lake and knew Mrs Brodie's sister and brother-in-law. These girls were neices of David O MacKay, President of the Mormon Church, and after they served their "missions" in Switzerland, Fawn and Louise each married and Fawn attended the University of Chicage. We were told that Fawn had written the book as a disertation for the University of Chicago and her uncle had allowed her to use the church records for research. (Records not on display for the public.) As a result of her research, she lost her faith in the church and she and her sister and their husbands were what I would call excommunicated. I finally found the book to read in Rochester NY in 1960 by special order because it was not available in Utah and was out of print in other places. I'm happy it has been reprinted but I'll bet it isn't on bookstore shelves in Salt Lake City!!!!! Fawn Brodie has since died. She was a thourough researcher. Her Jefferson biography was well received and reviewed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Professor Brodie's "No man knows my history, the life of Joseph Smith" - A body of work which is worthy of your attention and time, whether you're LDS or not seeking meat not milk!
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A book that made me stay agnostic
Fawn Brodie's "No Man Knows My History" was first published in 1945. On various points of detail, it has been superseded by more recent research. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ashtar Command
Not a great book on Joseph Smith
The problem with this book, like many of the books about Joseph Smith is that the Authors cannot seem to get away from prejudice. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by D. Harrop
A NON-SENSATIONALIST LOOK AT JOSEPH SMITH
I FELT THIS BOOK TO BE A GOOD READ ALTHOUGH LESS SCANDALOUS THAN I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE. SHE DID NOT REALLY EXPLAIN WELL WHY THE MORMONS WERE SO HATED IN MISSOURI. Read more
Published on 24 July 1999
Buy One For Every Mormon You Know.
How I wish I had read this book 35 years ago before going on a mission. I have many regrets for people that I have misled with my ignorant blind faith. Read more
Published on 30 May 1999
Terrific Bio of Controversial founder of mormons
Brodie's book is a MUST-READ for those interested in Mormonism. She provides information about Joseph Smith that the Mormon Church doesn't want you to know.
Published on 28 Dec 1998
Very interesting.
This was an extremely well researched and interesting to read book. It is the best biography of Joseph Smith that I've come across.
Published on 20 Nov 1998
Truth disguised with passion
As an ex-mormon I feel this book has many claims that are true and many that are most likely not based in fact. It is a decent account of the man. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1998
Good American History
I have been intrested in Mormanism (not being one or ever wanting to become one) so I read this as background. Read more
Published on 11 April 1998
The first intellectual biography of the latter-day prophet
At the time of its release, Brodies work was either either a masterpiece or muckraking depending upon the vested interest one brought to the review. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 1998
Well studied misinformation.
Fawn Brodie's book is fairly well studied out, however, it does not tell both sides of the story, and does not represent historical facts correctly. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 1998
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