Book recommendation: Under the Banner of Heaven
 

By Jon Krakauer, author of Into The Wild and Into Thin Air.

It's about a murder and the Mormon fundamentalist background of the perpetrators.


Among the things I learned from this book:

Some things Mormon fundamentalists like:

Lots of wives

Some things Mormon fundamentalists don't like:

Taxes


This book was described as a "bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith." Sounds perfect for readers of this forum.

Strangely, as I was reading this book at a coffeeshop, some girl walked by and handed me a flyer/pamphlet - on Scientology/Dianetics. Nice.

Re: Book recommendation: Under the Banner of Heaven
 

I second your recommendation.

Truly amazing, shocking stuff. Unbelievable that a town like that (details thin intentionally) could exist.

-Michael

Re: Book recommendation: Under the Banner of Heaven
 

I just read this book as well, I would recommend it but only give it about a 7/10. It was good but sometimes I wondered where he was going with it all.

His other three books are much much better imo.

Re: Book recommendation: Under the Banner of Heaven
 

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I just read this book as well, I would recommend it but only give it about a 7/10. It was good but sometimes I wondered where he was going with it all.

His other three books are much much better imo.

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I agree, Brujita. His other books were better stories and perhaps more captivating narratives. But I really felt this book was eye-opening, especially in a time when there's so much focus on Islamic fundamentalists in countries far, far away. As Michael said, it's quite amazing to me that this subculture exists (and thrives to a degree) here in America.

Re: Book recommendation: Under the Banner of Heaven
 

anybody see the anti-mormon south park episode?