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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Large Print)
Under the Banner of Heaven A Story of Violent Faith - Large Print
Author: Jon Krakauer
Jon Krakauer's literary reputation rests on insightful chronicles of lives conducted at the outer limits. In UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN, he shifts his focus from extremes of physical adventure to extremes of religious belief within our own borders. At the core of his book is an appalling double murder committed by two Mormon Fundamentalist broth...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780375432217
ISBN-10: 0375432213
Publication Date: 7/15/2003
Pages: 704
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Publisher: Random House Large Print
Book Type: Hardcover
Large Print: Yes
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Very fascinating look into the Mormon religion, its history and current state of affairs. Focuses mostly on Fundamentalist Mormons who practice polygamy, statuatory rape, and incest...all in the name of religion. Living in Arizona, where most of the story takes place in, this is a hot topic here.


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