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Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer
National Bestseller — From the author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air, this gripping work of investigative journalism takes readers deep inside America’s isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities. Now a critically acclaimed FX limited series streaming on Hulu.
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“Fantastic… Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner’s Song.” — San Francisco Chronicle
Defying both civil authorities and the Mormon Church in Salt Lake City, the leaders of these theocratic, Taliban-like communities answer only to God. About 40,000 people still practice polygamy in these secluded sects.
At the heart of Under the Banner of Heaven are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who claim to have received a divine command to murder an innocent woman and her child. Krakauer begins with a meticulous investigation of this shocking double murder, then unfolds a chilling narrative of religious delusion, polygamy, extreme violence, and unwavering faith. Along the way, he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America’s fastest-growing religion and challenges the very nature of religious belief.
Pamela –
Well written. Intriguing story taken from real life
MichaelStephenson –
I enjoyed this book and it peaked my curiosity into the subject matter. Writer did an outstanding job of telling the story from multiple viewpoints.
Jaycee22 –
A must read for those of us who do now have the courage to adventure.