More Amazing But True Mormon Stories

Joan Oviatt gathers dozens of amazing but true stories connected to Latter-day Saint history and culture. Meet the inventor of television, the first Mormon Miss America, a Yugoslavian basketball hero turned diplomat, Danish pioneers who laughed at themselves, and future prophets as mischievous boys. Blending humor, faith, adventure, and little-known trivia, these bite-sized tales illuminate the surprising, inspiring, and downright funny corners of Mormon heritage—perfect for family reading, talks, and anyone who loves a good story.

• Did you know the father of television descended from Mormon pioneers—and won his patent case with his high school homework?
• Short, surprising true stories perfect for sacrament talks and family home evening
• Meet future prophets as mischievous boys and unlikely heroes
• The Bear Lake Monster was a hoax invented to impress a girl—and other stories you won't believe are true

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Perfect for a Latter-day Saint who loves surprising trivia and faith-promoting anecdotes and wants short, ready-to-share stories for talks, lessons, or family time.