40 Ways to Look at Brigham Young: A New Approach to a Remarkable Man

If Brigham Young is not the most maligned individual on the list of the 100 Most Influentail Americans, he is certainly the most misunderstood. Although 130 years have passed since his death, much of the confusion that surrounded him in life remains. While he continues to be praised by millions as a prophet of God and admired for his contributions in settling the American West, he is also frequently vilified. Now you can examine the fundamental aspects of this complex man from the forty different angles. These brief glimpses combine to create a unique biography, showcassing Brigham's remarkable life and accomplishments and helping to separate fact from fantasy.

Chad M. Orton is an archivist in the LDS Church History Department. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have seven children and live in Provo, Utah. William W. Slaughter is a photo historian and archivist for the LDS Church History Department. He and his wife, Sheri, live in Salt Lake City, Utah. Slaughter is teh author of several books, including Prophets of the Latter Days (with Richard Holzafel), and he and Orton co-authored Joseph Smith's America: His Life and Times.