Discover the details of Joseph Smith's life as you never have before! This comprehensive, easy-to-read history shares little-known facts that will let you see the Prophet Joseph in a whole new light! Taken entirely from firsthand accounts, these fascinating stories take you back to Joseph's childhood, the early days of the Church, and the legacy of faith he left behind. Did you know? *The leg operation performed on Joseph Smith in 1813 when he was seven years old would not be completed successfully on another patient until the 1900s. *Joseph actually shared a room with his siblings the night that Angel Moroni visited him, but they all slept through it. *Joseph had a bulldog named Baker and a white mastiff named Major. *Joseph Smith announced his candidacy for the President of the United States of America in 1844. *Some men in Missouri once offered a cash reward of $1,000 to the man who would bring them Joseph Smith's scalp. *His last letter was written to his wife Emma, just nine hours before he died. From his birth to his martyrdom, this comprehensive, easy-to-read history shares little-known facts that will let you see the Prophet Joseph in a whole new light! Taken entirely from firsthand accounts, these fascinating stories will take you back to Joseph's childhood, the highs and lows of the formative years of the Church, and the legacy of faith he left behind. Alexa Erekson is a lifelong resident of Henderson, Nevada, having grown up in a family focused on living a Christlike life. From a young age, Alexa uncovered her inquisitive mind, especially for fun and lesser-known facts. After being diagnosed with the debilitating disease gastroparesis, Alexa had to postpone her collegiate studies. She turned once again to her love of knowledge. She has written Disney Till You re Dizzy: 1001 Facts, Rumors, and Myths about the Disneyland Resort , which is accompanied by Disney Till You re Dizzy: 1001 Facts, Rumors, and Myths about Walt Disney World and Disney Till You re Dizzy: 1001 MORE Facts, Rumors, and Myths about Walt Disney World . Alexa still resides in Henderson, Nevada, with her husband and beloved dog, Ellie, and enjoys frequent trips to Disneyland.