The Man Behind the Discourse: A Biography of King Follett

by Joann Follett Mortensen “Mortensen skillfully weaves the tapestry of Follett’s life into the larger religious, political, cultural, and social context of early Mormonism.” — Alexander L. Baugh “The Man Behind the Discourse reveals something of the drive in all of us to know who we are.” — By Common Consent ‎“Intensely researched. I recommend this book to anyone who likes Mormon history.” — Association of Mormon Letters “Meticulously researched, well-documented and nicely written.” — Deseret News “A thorough, well-written, and readable resource.” — BYU Studies   Available in ebook for Kindle, Nook, Apple, Google Play, and Kobo. Also available through Amazon. Book Synopsis: Who was King Follett? When he was fatally injured digging a well in Nauvoo in March 1844, why did Joseph Smith use his death to deliver the monumental doctrinal sermon now known as the King Follett Discourse? Much has been written about the sermon, but little about King.      Although King left no