David Roberts, "Devil's Gate" September 15, 2008

Alan T

Just read the book. Very poor experience. Roberts believes that he can construe the true emotions and feelings of the handcart pioneers and the malevolent intent of church leaders. The author’s bias is exposed as he rehearses tired old arguments against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (his chapter on the history of the Church and Joseph Smith comes right out of the literature of late 1800s). Read the accounts left behind by the participants in context, minus Robert’s analysis, and you will come away with a very different version of their experience. There are many books that give you access to their own words and these resources are worth your time and attention, pass on this book!