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Praise & Reviews:
"Everyone--but especially every resident of Utah, past or present--should read this book. Mr. Gottfredson's recursive style embeds the stories and the pain of Utah's unacknowledged genocide in a personal journey of enlightenment and growth that is ultimately optimistic and hopeful. He foregrounds Native perspectives with a quiet insistence that establishes layers upon layers of truth. I am not exaggerating when I say that this book has changed my life. I can't recommend it enough". - Stephanie T Lundeen
"This book was truly inspired! It was powerful, filled with emotions, truths and love. Thank you Phillip Gottfredson - Cynthia Johnson, Utah"
"This book completely changed my life." - Johnathan Canlas, Utah
"In psychological terms, they say you cannot get mentally healthy until you admit the problem, and are willing to look at all your behavior honestly. This book is an honest look at how native peoples have been and still are treated by an encroaching group who believe they have a higher right to do whatever they want to do, regardless of the consequences in human pain and suffering. We have a hard time imagining that our human history is a checkered one. Mr. Gottfredson has done an amazing job of telling this story with passion and honesty. As you follow him through his journey of discovery, you will be captivated by his experiences. And if you are willing to be honest in your feelings and a real student of human history, you will be rewarded with a greater and more profound understanding of the path we would all do well to emulate on our way to psychological wholeness. (and also a real spiritual awakening) As many have said, this book should be a part of every American high school student's study of American history, for if we could be willing to acknowledge our whole history and see the truth, the truth will set us free. Bravo, Sir !" - Barely Ablemann, Washington DC
Black Hawk's Mission of Peace is a companion book to my great-grandfather's book Indian Depredations in Utah, a firsthand account of the war. Peter Gottfredson, a historian, author, and a friend of Black Hawk spent much of his youth living in the camps of the Timpanogos during the Utah Black Hawk War. ~Phillip B Gottfredson
Author and historian Phillip B Gottfredson shares his extraordinary spiritual journey researching the 
Going beyond the ordinary, Phillip writes about his decades-long experience learning about the history and lifeways of Native American Tribes throughout North and South America. While participating in numerous sacred ceremonies, he received guidance from tribal elders and leaders—a unique distinction among today's historians. Because he is personally involved in Native American culture, Phillip gives a much-needed perspective on the Black Hawk War of Utah.