{"product_id":"9781942161905","title":"An Advocate for Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the foremost Latter-day Saint woman of her time, Emmeline B. Wells dedicated her working life to advancing women’s status and establishing a respected Mormon presence in American life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her fifty years as a public figure she edited the \u003ci\u003eWoman’s Exponent\u003c\/i\u003e, represented Latter-day Saint women in national women’s organizations, defended her religion in the halls of Congress, and helped mitigate anti-Mormon sentiments. Wells did all of this before becoming LDS Relief Society General President in 1910 at age eighty-two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer mediating efforts won friends inside and outside Latter-day Saint circles and earned her a sculpted bust in the Utah State Capitol. The simple inscription speaks volumes: “A Fine Soul Who Served Us.” This young girl from New England became an influential actor on the world stage, a champion of her religion, and a devoted advocate for the rights of women.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deseret Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46464920781041,"sku":"9781942161905","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781942161905_p0.jpg?v=1765882302","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781942161905","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}