The life of B.H. Roberts was colorful, laced with conflict, and often traumatic. He said, "My childhood was a nightmare; my boyhood was a tragedy." Yet in profound contrast to his early background of deprivation and illiteracy, he became a prolific author and rose to national and international prominence as an outstanding exponent of the restored gospel. In this vivid and emotional account, Truman G. Madsen brings to life the personality and character of B. H. Roberts, providing a glimpse into the interior reaches of his mind and heart. Here a fine gospel scholar explores the extraordinary history of another fine gospel scholar-from Robert's vastly improbable rise to leadership to his significant and lasting contribution to the gospel kingdom.