The Mormon Mirage

A Former Member Looks at the Mormon Church Today

By: Latayne C. Scott

Narrated by: Tamara Marston

Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Three decades after leaving the Mormon faith, Latayne Colvett Scott looks back to her original journey out of Mormonism and the reasons why she left. Revised and updated, this third edition of The Mormon Mirage presents both a fascinating inside look at Mormonism and new and formidable evidence against its claims and teachings.

©2009 Latayne C. Scott (P)2009 Zondervan

Fantastic book

Great book., left the church 11 yrs s
still learning of the lies and Deceit

A Christian's View of Leaving Mormonism

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I left the Mormon church 3 years ago now after being a faithful Mormon for 28 years. I love that the author used a lot of correct information to hold their case that Mormon doctrine is incorrect. However, I dislike that the author insinuates anyone who doesn't believe in the bible or Christianity is ignorant. I'm not a Christian. I don't believe in it. Every point the author attempted to passionately make was belittling and assumptive "Obviously, Mormons are insane if they don't believe what Christians believe because God is amazing and blah blah blah! Praise Jesus." It's nauseating! Please make it stop! Not all ex-Mormons continue to believe in Christianity because we allow ourselves the extend our objective nature towards all doctrine, including Christianity. I would have enjoyed this book more if the author left this to a historical account as they otherwise do to prove points. Most of the book is written like a historical account. It's only when they are passionate about something or want to drive home a point that they break into the evangelical Christian soap box.

Would you recommend The Mormon Mirage to your friends? Why or why not?

Probably not because the author is very close minded to anything other than Christianity. This book would have been a lot better if they stuck to the facts about how the LDS church was wrong and why they were wrong instead of trying to convert the listener to Christianity.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Tamara Marston?

Yes. Calm voice and inflection on the correct points.

Could you see The Mormon Mirage being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

I could see it as a TV series.

Great read

Very well written! I've lived in Utah for many years and some of the content I have seen with my own eyes!

Eye opening

The Mormon Mirage was eye opening and well written! Dr. Latayne Scott provides plenty of documentation regarding LDS church theology.

Interesting, but annoying at the same time.

It would be an interesting book, except the author spends the whole thing trying to get you out of the frying pan, into the fire. I enjoyed hearing the background of the history or Mormonism, and the conflicting historical accounts, but didn’t need her constant attempt to push her version of Christianity into the story, and onto the listener. It’s no better than what a Mormon would be doing to get you to believe their version.

A must read!

If you could sum up The Mormon Mirage in three words, what would they be?

Enlightening must read

What other book might you compare The Mormon Mirage to and why?

The God Makers and To Moroni with Love.
In The Mormon Mirage the author shares her growing disillusion with the prophet and the religion in a personal manner. It has very good information for anyone seeking to understand Mormonism. I recommend this book to Mormons.

What does Tamara Marston bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I get very caught up in the audio, more so that just reading..

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A woman's journey from cult to true faith.

Any additional comments?

I suspect this book is on the Mormon church's do not read list. True faith does not discourage examination..

The Title is Somewhat Misleading

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes, the title. It suggests this book is predominantly about Mormonism. However, it was more like dissing Mormonism and pitching Christianity.

Have you listened to any of Tamara Marston’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to any other titles narrated by Tamara. However, she nailed the tone for the Pollyanna prose in the book. Can be nauseating at times if you don't have a strong stomach for this sort of thing.

Was The Mormon Mirage worth the listening time?

Yes and no. There are a lot of interesting things discussed about the Mormon religion and its history. However, I could of done without the sales pitch for Christianity. Also at times this book can become very tedious when passages from the Book of Mormon and Bible are being quoted or when details are discussed ad nauseum. In summary some good stuff about Mormonism, but its buried among a lot of unpleasantries.

Any additional comments?

I applaud the author for for her step toward increased awareness and breaking free from the mental constraints she willingly submitted to while she was a Mormon. However, I find it almost comical that she would so quickly jump to conclusions and adopt another set of mental constraints in Christianty after discovering inconsistencies with Mormonism. Both the Book of Mormon and the Bible were written by men and to believe either one has a connection to a supernatural being requires a giant leap of faith. It is obvious from her book that she is resentful for being duped by Mormonism, which makes it hard for me to give her judgement about Christianity any credibility. I suppose when you really want to believe something you find ways to make it happen no matter how far fetched they are. It is obvious from the books content that the author has spent a great deal of time researching Mormonism and reading the Bible. For those looking for a 30,000 foot view of Mormonism this book will likely have far too many tedious details. If you have a weak stomach for "God this, God that" talk then this also may not be your cup of tea.

Joseph Smith the prophet and Riverboat Gambler.

Would you listen to The Mormon Mirage again? Why?

Not personally, as I knew about Mormonism long before the author. It is but a ruse, dressed in wolves clothing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Mormon Mirage?

I sensed the author was a bit timid, but let me reassure her, their tentacles do not reach far, but she is a brave woman in the end, and she will see Eternity.

What about Tamara Marston’s performance did you like?

She was robot like, but she did a good job.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Revelations were pulled out of the Doctrine of Faith by the church itself. If they truly were Revelations, no man can alter them, but this so called church does it on a regular basis.

Any additional comments?

Mormons are not Christians, and this book will show you all the reasons for such. It surely shows you the dangers of putting Mitt Romney in any position of power.

Mormonism

Good reference book for those with doubts on LDS history and religious teaching .... great narrator on this text.

False information

I was a Mormon for 13 years. some of what the author writes is true but it seems like she didn't fully understand the doctrine.