The Frozen Trail by Lisa Dayley

I don't agree with some of what the Mormons believe, but I admire the spirits of those travelers that went through such an ordeal to get to "Zion". This fictional story is based on the Willie Handcart Company and the group of pioneers that traveled through the treacherous winter storms to reach the promised land they were promised by missionaries. One of the travelers in this courageous group is the great-great-granddaughter of the author.

What a hardship they went through, the loss and suffering was overwhelming at times.