Mark McConkie has created a vast treasury of intimate views of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The sheer volume of material handled in the book and in the bonus CD is incredible. While some accounts included in this book have been previously published, there are so many that have never been published before or are not easily accessible at this time. This is truly a treasured volume for anyone interested in the Prophet Joseph Smith. Through this book one can come to know 'Brother Joseph' better than they have before. Three cheers and congratulations to Mark McConkie for adding such a valuable treasure trove at our finger tips. This book is a necessity for any serious Latter-day Saint's library.