Orem Library

Revered as "an elect lady" and denounced as a "damned liar," Emma Hale Smith had a life full of contradictions- trials and triumphs, sorrows and strength, fears and faith. Raised in a well-respected family, she gave up everything to marry a poor, uneducated farm boy. Her unwavering support of the Prophet Joseph through intense persecution and suffering is legendary, and although she lived in relative comfort and security in her later years, Emma's...

With illuminating commentary from church historian Susan Easton Black and magnificent illustrations from artist Liz Lemon Swindle, Lucy Mack Smith's beloved biography of her son Joseph Smith comes alive. The testimonies of these three women transform this age-old history into a contemporary witness of the prophet.

For generations latter-day prophets have extolled the noble role of womanhood. Leaders often tell of the wonderful contributions that the women in their live's have made both inside and outside the home. From rearing a faithful posterity to demanding and defending rights in the halls of Congress, Latter-day Saint women have been and continue to be a powerful influence for good in shaping the destiny of future generations. With this book we celebrate...