Books like Church History in the Fulness of Times

I find interesting, especially, the focus on education, the methods of that education and the effects of that education on/with the early members of the restored Church of Jesus Christ. One can read of how most, but not all, lived the true principles of the gospel. This can be helpful to see how these principles have been applied to real life and have not just remained theory or caught up in debate. I am grateful for the honesty of those who have also shared minor and major failures at trying to live the gospel. These are also helpful for an honest seeker of truth to understand those who have tried to live the gospel, what worked and what may need to be still learned.