Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow

by Eliza R. Snow Smith

This book is a melding of the minds, hearts and lives of two of the most influential members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Lorenzo Snow and his biographer, Eliza Snow.

Discussing the life of Lorenzo as seen through the eyes of his sister, this volume is priceless. The book covers Lorenzo’s meeting the Prophet Joseph Smith for the first time in Kirtland, his journey with the saints across the plains, and his missionary labors in Europe.

Lorenzo was the fifth president of the Church and a great spiritual leader. The story of his life can uplift our minds and warm our hearts.

Genres: Biography, Lds, Nonfiction, Church

523 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1884

Reviews

[Marva · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very interesting. However, it didn't have much about Brigham City--that was unexpected. But I did read about some events in Brigham City. And my ancestor, James Pett, is mentioned several times in his capacity as one of the leaders of the Brigham City Merchantile and Manufacturing Association. He worked with Lorenzo Snow with that.

[Shon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the journal entries from Lorenzo himself, didn't like most of the commentary by his sister.

[Kenneth C. Rueckert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous Life during a difficult time

A great book written by his sister Eliza. Includes several of her poems. Especially of interest for those who pursue an interest in the history of the Mormon church

[Rosemary Cantrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for the biographical information. It does not go to the end of his life, but gives some good information about his early years and some things up to about age 70. There were many items included that I was not particularly interested in reading, so I skipped many of those things.

This book was put together by his sister Eliza R Snow for the family. Thus, she included many things that might be of greater interest to his descendants. I did learn a lot about his formative years and about his early missions and church service, which I found very interesting.

I will need to read a real biography to get the complete story, but I am glad I read this.

[Mary L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering that this book was written 130 years ago (1st edition copy) it was quite readable. I got bored with the long poems but the journal entries were very interesting as was the descriptions of where they traveled and what they saw in 1883 (Europe and the Middle East).

[David Barney · Rating 4 out of 5]

overall good book.