A Pillar of Fire

Title: A Pillar of Fire

Author: Gerald N. Lund

Summary: The Steed family is new in Palmyra and finds themselves torn between their friendship with Joseph Smith and the rumors going around about him. Most of the family believes Joseph, but Benjamin and Joshua do not. Will this new religion cause a permanent rift in the family?

Recommendation: Absolutely. It is a wonderfully written, historically accurate novel. It explains the origins of the Mormon religion truthfully through the eyes of a fictitious family in a way that truly bring history to life.

Hearts: 5