I have read the Book of Mormon more than 12 times in English and once in Chinese. If you plan to use the Mormon missionary methodology (read, ponder, pray) to find out the "truth" of the book, at least read Mr. Grant Palmer's book Mormon Origins first so you will understand the origins of the book about which you are reading and praying. Personally, I won't be reading this version of the Book of Mormon or any other version again. There are too many other fictional books that are more worth my time. Don't drink the Koolaid (unless you know how it was made).

The book of Mormon is so ridiculous that reading it was a chore. How any thinking person could accept this as true and truly holy is beyond me.

Following the principles and gospel truths taught in this book has brought me more lasting happiness than anything else. I see the direct positive effects on my relationships with work, family, myself and God. I strongly recommend that you take some time to really ponder what is taught in this book.

"All men have heard of the Mormon Bible, but few except the "elect" have seen it, or, at least, taken the trouble to read it. I brought away a copy from Salt Lake. The book is a curiosity to me, it is such a pretentious affair, and yet so "slow," so sleepy, such an insipid mess of inspiration. It is chloroform in print. If Joseph Smith composed this book, the act was a miracle keeping awake while he did it ..."And it came to pass" was his pet. If he had left that out, his Bible would have been only a pamphlet."

Mormonism is not Christian denomination and shouldn't have books listed under the category Christian. Read the God Makers or do some research online as to their beliefs.

I would say the Book of Mormon is far and away the worst. It's poorly conceived and poorly executed. Fantastic stories are interspersed with plagiarized Bible passages. I have an 1830 copy, and you wouldn't believe how much the text has been altered since then. The first edition has the structure of an inferior dime novel, while the present edition looks like a wanna-be Bible for uneducated people. How this obvious fraud can be believed by millions is baffling. Recommended use: doorstop.