Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt (Revised and Enhanced) [Hardcover]

Parley P. Pratt Jr. (Author), Scot Facer Proctor (Author), Maurine Jensen Proctor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2000

The Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt shares a firsthand look at the history of the Church from one of its key participants. Read of mobs raging against the Saints; feel the joy and faith of first- generation converts; and experience the dignity and majesty of the Prophet Joseph Smith rebuking the blaspheming guards in jail in Richmond, Missouri.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Excellent read for all

Joshua, UTAH - October 01, 2008

This is one of my favorite church history books. Elder Pratt goes into great detail about his trials and successes as an apostle in the newly reorganized LDS Church. Many great inspirational stories and full of honest thought of a great man.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Elder Parley P. Pratt was ordained an apostle in 1835 under the hands of Joseph Smith, Oliver Cowdery, and David Whitmer at Kirtkand, Ohio. A gifted writer, he wrote lyrics to a number of beloved LDS hymns, including "An Angel from on High" and Jesus, Once of Humble Birth." he was assassinated on May 13, 1857, in Arkansas at the age of 50. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 643 pages
• Publisher: Deseret Book Co; Rev. and enhanced ed edition (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573458627
• ISBN-13: 978-1573458627
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,030,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE BOOKS ON LDS CHURCH HISTORY, July 10, 2002

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George Stancliffe (Toppenish, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt (Paperback)

This is a first-hand account of the growth and history of the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints, as seen through the eyes of one of its highest-ranking insiders (and Apostle), Parley P. Pratt.

Pratt, a traveling preacher, first heard of the Book of Mormon in late August, 1830, and was baptized on about Sept 1, 1830. From then on, his life was one of total committment and devotion to God's work on Earth.

Pratt served several missions for the Church and also suffered through many persecutions with the Prophet Joseph Smith himself, including several months in a filthy jail cell in 1838-1839. These experiences are told in fair detail so that it is easy for me to visualize them as if I had lived through them myself.

If you want to know what life was really like for early LDS Church members and leaders, you need to read this book.

--George Stancliffe

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read., May 24, 2004

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Blah (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt (Revised and Enhanced) (Hardcover)

Parley P. Pratt along with his brother Orson was among the earliest leaders of the Mormon church. His historical significance alone makes this worth the read. Luckily not only is this work historically important is is also really entertaining. Of all the books I have read on the early church this was easily the most entertaining.

Parley Pratt is a master storyteller. Furthermore, he lead a fascinating life that makes for an engrossing read. My favorite was the story about the dogs. (You have to read it to find out what I mean) There is some inspirational talk here as would be expected from any work by a religious devotee. Really a fun read and worth your time.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Prose and Poetry Tells the Story of the LDS Church, January 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Autobiography of Parley P. Pratt (Paperback)

A very vivid account of the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints written by man who lived it and contributed much to the LDS church. The book is written in flowing prose and interspersed with poetry, letters, etc. Parley Pratt joined the church after reading and accepting the Book of Mormon. His story follows the LDS church through their persecutions in Missouri, and Illinois and brings the church to its present location in Utah.

I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the LDS church as it is written by one of their early leaders.