Comments on: Book Notice/Book Signing: Amasa Mason Lyman, Mormon Apostle and Apostate, A Study in Dedication by Edward Leo Lyman

By: Jared T.

Jared T. — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:26:35 +0000

Blair, thanks for the report. I look forward to tomorrow’s lecture and in reading it myself.

By: David G.

David G. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:52:42 +0000

Blair, thanks for the sneak preview. That is disappointing.

By: BHodges

BHodges — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:29:54 +0000

PS- some of the more praiseworthy aspects of the book will get more play in my actual review.

By: BHodges

BHodges — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:59:02 +0000

I just wrapped up with the biography then night before last. I’ve been interested in Amasa for a few years now and was excited to see the publication of a full treatment. I am working on my review of the book, but my preliminary feeling is one of disappointment. Overall, it seems to be too much of a morality play between white-hatted Amasa and black-hatted Brigham. At times it was simply too over-the-top black-and-white for my taste, and for what I think the historical record would show. Edward clearly has no love for Brigham Young, and too much time is spent vilifying the leader and his “regime.” Always his “regime.” Anyway, a fuller review to come. If I had to wrap it up in one word it would be “disappointment,” and if I had to wrap it up in 2 it would be “missed opportunity.”

By: Jared T

Jared T — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:16:34 +0000

Glad to hear, Sanford. Thank you.

By: Sanford

Sanford — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:22 +0000

I purchased a signed copy of the Lyman biography yesterday at Benchmark Books. It felt like I waited forever for this to come out but I have it now and am not disappointed. The preface alone has given me much to think about.

By: Jared T

Jared T — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:57:51 +0000

That’s great news, J. I’m glad to hear both that his Bio is on the move and that USU has thus far been spared the worst of the budget cuts.

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:12:13 +0000

Looks great. I also spoke with Ron Watt, and it looks like USU Press is going strong, which I was thrilled to hear. It sounds like his bio should be out soon as well.

By: Jared T

Jared T — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:06:05 +0000

Ama: It’s always nice to have an apostolic connection I hope you like the book.

Chris: Thanks!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:47:22 +0000

Thanks for the notice, Jared.