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By Jon Krakauer (© 2003)
Read by Scott Brick (Amer.)
2003 Books on Tape, Inc.
Unabridged
Non-Fiction > History - United States - 20th Century

A mesmerizing story of murder and religious extremism in America as told by the reigning master of narrative nonfiction.

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In UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN, John Krakauer 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 a pair of brothers, Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they were commanded to kill by God. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this "divinely inspired" crime, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Weaving the story of the Lafferty brothers and their fanatical brethren with a clear-eyed look at Mormonism's violent past, Krakauer examines the underbelly of the United States' most successful homegrown faith, and finds a distinctly American brand of religious extremism.

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Book rating: Reader rating: Reviewer: Joy Vogelgesang (see other books I've reviewed)	November 14, 2003
This is the scariest book I have ever read. Krakauer looks at religious extremists who have broken from the Mormon church. Their world view sheds insight into all types of religious fundamentalism. Read, learn and be very afraid.