Former-Day Saint: A Mormoir

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Mormonism, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Authorship
Cover of the book Former-Day Saint: A Mormoir by R. S. Francis, R. S. Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: R. S. Francis ISBN: 9781301627226
Publisher: R. S. Francis Publication: October 31, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: R. S. Francis
ISBN: 9781301627226
Publisher: R. S. Francis
Publication: October 31, 2012
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

"Former-Day Saint: A Mormoir" offers a clear and thorough account of the turbulent early history and peculiar beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--"The Mormons"--before detailing in unabashed frankness the very personal history and irreverent disbeliefs of its author, a Utah native and lifelong Church member, as these relate to Mormonism.

Beginning with the foundational myths of this distinctly American faith--the Prophet Joseph Smith's First Vision of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, Smith's visitations by the Angel Moroni, his excavation of the "Golden Plates" and subsequent translation of these into "The Book of Mormon"--the book then follows the fortunes of the first believers in this fledgling religion as they are driven by hostile neighbors from communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. It then bids the Saints bon voyage on the eve of their pioneering trek to the valley of The Great Salt Lake and their successful settlement of the Rocky Mountain territory they dubbed "Deseret."

What led Joseph Smith to take the second of his multiple wives, and to keep on taking others? Why did he identify an undistinguished plot of land in Missouri as the original Garden of Eden? How did the Mormon city of Nauvoo, Illinois become more populous than Chicago? What made the Prophet think he could make a legitimate run for the U.S Presidency in 1844? And why was he being held in jail when martyred by a mob that year at the age of 38?

Why are Mormons so fanatical about genealogy--and what in the world is "Baptism for the Dead?" What goes on in their "sacred, not secret" temples? Why were African-Americans not allowed to hold the males-only priesthood until 1976? Is it true Latter-day Saints can't drink Coca-Cola? And do they really wear magic underwear?

All of these questions and more are answered between the covers of this
one- of-a-kind book--just in time for the 2012 Presidential Election.

Not "The Book of Mormon" but "The Book of a Mormon," "Former-Day Saint" also portrays its author's life as it has been and continues to be influenced by the belief system he was raised in...and has now decisively abandoned. In chapters on his outcast artist father and Latter-day Saintly mother, his proselyting mission to Ecuador, his visits to the temple and his renegade days as a "Post-Mormon"--eating, drinking/smoking, and not being married--R.S. Francis attests to the tragicomical difficulties of forging an adult identity outside a paradigm of reactivity. This template and his struggles in moving beyond it will be recognized by and resonate with ex-religionists of every stripe. Are you a Recovering Catholic? Meet a Recovering Mormon.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"Former-Day Saint: A Mormoir" offers a clear and thorough account of the turbulent early history and peculiar beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--"The Mormons"--before detailing in unabashed frankness the very personal history and irreverent disbeliefs of its author, a Utah native and lifelong Church member, as these relate to Mormonism.

Beginning with the foundational myths of this distinctly American faith--the Prophet Joseph Smith's First Vision of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, Smith's visitations by the Angel Moroni, his excavation of the "Golden Plates" and subsequent translation of these into "The Book of Mormon"--the book then follows the fortunes of the first believers in this fledgling religion as they are driven by hostile neighbors from communities in Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois. It then bids the Saints bon voyage on the eve of their pioneering trek to the valley of The Great Salt Lake and their successful settlement of the Rocky Mountain territory they dubbed "Deseret."

What led Joseph Smith to take the second of his multiple wives, and to keep on taking others? Why did he identify an undistinguished plot of land in Missouri as the original Garden of Eden? How did the Mormon city of Nauvoo, Illinois become more populous than Chicago? What made the Prophet think he could make a legitimate run for the U.S Presidency in 1844? And why was he being held in jail when martyred by a mob that year at the age of 38?

Why are Mormons so fanatical about genealogy--and what in the world is "Baptism for the Dead?" What goes on in their "sacred, not secret" temples? Why were African-Americans not allowed to hold the males-only priesthood until 1976? Is it true Latter-day Saints can't drink Coca-Cola? And do they really wear magic underwear?

All of these questions and more are answered between the covers of this
one- of-a-kind book--just in time for the 2012 Presidential Election.

Not "The Book of Mormon" but "The Book of a Mormon," "Former-Day Saint" also portrays its author's life as it has been and continues to be influenced by the belief system he was raised in...and has now decisively abandoned. In chapters on his outcast artist father and Latter-day Saintly mother, his proselyting mission to Ecuador, his visits to the temple and his renegade days as a "Post-Mormon"--eating, drinking/smoking, and not being married--R.S. Francis attests to the tragicomical difficulties of forging an adult identity outside a paradigm of reactivity. This template and his struggles in moving beyond it will be recognized by and resonate with ex-religionists of every stripe. Are you a Recovering Catholic? Meet a Recovering Mormon.

More books from Authorship

Cover of the book In the Wilderness by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book The Busy Author’s Guide Box Set 3 by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book 1000+ Idioms For Daily life With example by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Practical Thoughts on Becoming an Author by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book 50 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE I Got Published by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book The Elements of Internet Style by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Writing Emergency - 99 Tricks for Busting Through Writer's Block by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book The Indie Author Checklist by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Rapid Story Development #3: Ten Questions Every Writer Needs to Ask Before They Hire a Consultant by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book You've Got a Book in You by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Three Different Ways to Outline and Structure Your Story by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Stress-Free Self-Publishing by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book One Page a Day by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Writing Reverse Harem for Fun and Money by R. S. Francis
Cover of the book Tiralo fuori se hai coraggio! by R. S. Francis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy