ruthiechan Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Does anyone know of any good books about Emma Hale Smith? My daughter and I watched Emma Smith My Story and now she wants a copy of the movie and is interested in reading a book about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I love the movie and I think there was talk of making a second one. I'm hoping they do. I don't know if there is a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 She was an amazing and fascinating lady. I would also love to read a good and accurate (emphasis on accurate) book about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 I recommend Mormon Enigma: Emma Hale Smith by Linda King Newell and Valeen Tippetts Avery. Excellent book. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthiechan Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Is it something that my child can read? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiJolly Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Is it something that my child can read?You'll have to make that call. If you're worried about it, I'd get the book privately and read it and then decide. The book is very frank about Joseph's polygamy(polygyny). And some of the footnotes I'm not in favor of, for example they site Brodie's No Man Knows My History for more info on his wives, whereas I would have referred the reader to Compton's In Sacred Loneliness. HiJolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Come on Elphie hurry up and post. I want to see what you have to say. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 I second HiJolly's recommendation of Mormon Enigma if your daughter is old enough to understand a scholarly treatment, including the difficult realities of Joseph's polygamy and how severely they traumatized Emma, her animosity for Brigham that was clearly reciprocated, that sort of thing.In the meantime (if you haven't already purchased the book), Emma Smith Through Her Writings is a lovely essay that gives us a glimpse into Emma's character via the writings she left behind. It's written by one of the authors of Mormon Enigma, but is fairly short and includes nothing that would be historically difficult for a young LDS girl. It's one of my favorite pieces, given Emma is a hero of mine. Even if your daughter is older and has no problem with scholarly treatments, she will enjoy it.Elphaba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphaba Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Come on Elphie hurry up and post. I want to see what you have to say. :)How did you know I was posting?!?!?! Your powers scare me. Elph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Every time you post, something starts up in my head: "I've heard it said people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn. . ." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 How did you know I was posting?!?!?! Your powers scare me. Elph Awww Elphie..oh how I've missed you and I'm sticking to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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