"American Zion: A New History of Mormonism" by Benjamin E. Park
But I was fascinated by the vivid character-driven storytelling that brings to life lesser-known voices, particularly women, such as Juanita Brooks, Amy Brown Lyman, and Emmaline B. Wells. One of the byproducts of polygamy, interestingly, is that some women were freed from family-oriented responsibilities to pursue intellectual pursuits. These LDS women worked with the likes of Susan B. Anthony to advance women's causes.
