In any event, whether you agree with me or not, there are some very good books out that explain Mormonism much better than I ever could. These books tend to confront criticism of the LDS church and its doctrines as well as Joseph Smith himself.
These are must read materials, they are literally the very best sources to be found that can help anyone address confrontational materials or situations concerning the LDS church or Joseph Smith. If you are a Non-Mormon and are sincerly seeking truth, you will find alot more thought provoking material within the pages of these books than you ever thought could have existed about the LDS and Mormonism. These books will most certainly make you think! If you are an Anti-Mormon and you know (or think you know) anything about the Bible you are in for the biggest re-education of your life! The top three books alone are what I consider to be the minimum Pro LDS material that an Anti-Mormon should read before he even thinks of making an accusation against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or Joseph Smith.
TOP 10 SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ ( in order )
1. Biblical Mormonism By Richard R. Hopkins 2. The Book of Mormon Authroship Revisited By Noel B. Reynolds 3. Understanding these other Christians By Richard Grant 4. The Great Apostasy By James Talmage 5. Tinkling Cymbals and Sounding of Brass By Hugh Nibley 6. Answering Challenging Mormon Questions By Michael W. Hickenbotham 7. The Truth about the Godmakers By Gilbert W. Sharffs 8. The Day of Defense By A Melvin McDonald 9. The Book of Mormon on Trial By Jack West 10. Offenders for a Word By Daniel Peterson and Stephen RicksOTHER THOUGHT PROVOKING MATERIALS
Any of the " They Lay in Wait to Decieve " book series. Anything by Hugh Nibley (such as Lehi in the desert,Mormonism and early Christianity, and Tinkling Cymbals and sounding of Brass).