Emma Smith: Strength in Adversity

This chapter explores the personal letters of Lucy Smith, Joseph Smith's mother, that reveal her admiration for Emma Smith's resilience after Joseph's martyrdom. It highlights the emotional depth of Joseph and Emma's relationship through their correspondence and discusses their early married life amid challenges such as persecution and family dynamics. The chapter concludes with a reflection on Emma's pivotal role in the restoration of the gospel and her testimony of the Book of Mormon.