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Publication Name: Under the Banner of Heaven

Title: Under the Banner of Heaven

Book Title: Under the Banner of Heaven : a Story of Violent Faith

Subtitle: A Story of Violent Faith

Author: Jon Krakauer

Format: Trade Paperback

ISBN-10: 1400032806

EAN: 9781400032808

ISBN: 9781400032808

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, Religion, Social Science

Topic: Murder / General, Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, Fundamentalism, Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), Religious, Sociology of Religion

Release Date: 08/06/2004

Release Year: 2004

Country/Region of Manufacture: US

Item Height: 0.9in

Item Length: 8in

Item Width: 5.1in

Item Weight: 10.4 Oz

Language: English

Publication Year: 2004

Number of Pages: 432 Pages

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air , this extraordinary work of investigative journalism takes readers inside America's isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities. Now an acclaimed FX limited series streaming on HULU. "Fantastic.... Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner's Song. " -- San Francisco Chronicle Defying both civil authorities and the Mormon establishment in Salt Lake City, the renegade leaders of these Taliban-like theocracies are zealots who answer only to God; some 40,000 people still practice polygamy in these communities. At the core of Krakauer's book are brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who insist they received a commandment from God to kill a blameless woman and her baby girl. Beginning with a meticulously researched account of this appalling double murder, Krakauer constructs a multi-layered, bone-chilling narrative of messianic delusion, polygamy, savage violence, and unyielding faith. Along the way he uncovers a shadowy offshoot of America's fastest growing religion, and raises provocative questions about the nature of religious belief.

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Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

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1400032806

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Under the Banner of Heaven : a Story of Violent Faith

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Jon Krakauer

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Trade Paperback

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English

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Murder / General, Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, Fundamentalism, Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), Religious, Sociology of Religion

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2004

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Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, Religion, Social Science

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432 Pages

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"Fantastic. . . . Right up there withIn Cold BloodandThe Executioner's Song." -San Francisco Chronicle "Powerfully illuminating. . . . Almost every section of the book is fascinating in its own right, and together the chapters make a rich picture. . . . An arresting portrait of depravity." -The New York Times Book Review "This year's most audacious work of nonfiction. . . . A white-knuckle mix of true-crime reporting and provocative history." -New York Post "Scrupulously reported and written with Krakauer's usual exacting flair,Under the Banner of Heavenis both illuminating and thrilling. It is also the creepiest book anyone has written in a long time-and that's meant as the highest possible praise." -Newsweek "Krakauer writes with almost astonishing narrative force. It is hard to stop reading." -The Baltimore Sun "Stunningly researched. . . . Elegant reportage. . . . An evenhanded inquiry into the nature of religious belief itself." -Newsday "Captivating. . . . Fascinating and appalling. . . . [Krakauer] should be applauded-and read." -The San Diego Union-Tribune "A great book. . . . Krakauer has found a fascinating story in plain sight, right in the heart of the American West, and told it with the narrative drive and unflinching honesty that marked his 1998 best seller,Into Thin Air." -The Oregonian "Jon Krakauer is at his provocative best." -The New Orleans Times-Picayune "A fascinating page-turner. . . . Engrossing. . . . Krakauer's knack for crackling narrative and taut focus . . . drives this thought-provoking story." -The Columbus Dispatch "A hair-raising true-crimer." -Chicago Sun-Times "Terrifying. . . . Startling. . . . Mov[es] deftly between past and present [and] provides a fascinating glimpse of the church today." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A powerful portrait of how two seemingly ordinary Americans became murderers." -The Economist "Illuminating . . . provocative. . . . Krakauer is an adept chronicler of extremists [and] the tour guide of choice for secular quests." -Los Angeles Times Book Review "Marvelous. . . . A departure fromInto Thin AirandInto the Wild. . . but every bit as engrossing." -Entertainment Weekly "Well-researched and evenhanded. . . . Thought-provoking." -USA Today "Startling. . . . Timely. . . . Krakauer uncovers a ghastly trail of forced marriage, polygamy, violence and mind control. . . . A chilling look at Mormon fundamentalism." -The Charlotte Observer "Horrific, gripping. . . . Soberly written and courageously reported." -Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Engrossing. . . . Incisive. . . . [Krakauer is] a very careful reporter. . . . His clear-headed, unbiased examination of the church-leavened with genuine respect-and his conclusions . . . are hard to argue with." -Boulder Daily Camera "One hell of a chilling read." -Maxim "Compelling. . . . Provocative. . . . Illuminating. . . . A gripping tale." -The Christian Science Monitor Ì¶, "Fantastic. . . . Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner's Song . " - San Francisco Chronicle "Powerfully illuminating. . . . Almost every section of the book is fascinating in its own right, and together the chapters make a rich picture. . . . An arresting portrait of depravity." - The New York Times Book Review "This year's most audacious work of nonfiction. . . . A white-knuckle mix of true-crime reporting and provocative history." - New York Post "Scrupulously reported and written with Krakauer's usual exacting flair, Under the Banner of Heaven is both illuminating and thrilling. It is also the creepiest book anyone has written in a long time-and that's meant as the highest possible praise." - Newsweek "Krakauer writes with almost astonishing narrative force. It is hard to stop reading." - The Baltimore Sun "Stunningly researched. . . . Elegant reportage. . . . An evenhanded inquiry into the nature of religious belief itself." - Newsday "Captivating. . . . Fascinating and appalling. . . . [Krakauer] should be applauded-and read." - The San Diego Union-Tribune "A great book. . . . Krakauer has found a fascinating story in plain sight, right in the heart of the American West, and told it with the narrative drive and unflinching honesty that marked his 1998 best seller, Into Thin Air. " - The Oregonian "Jon Krakauer is at his provocative best." - The New Orleans Times-Picayune "A fascinating page-turner. . . . Engrossing. . . . Krakauer's knack for crackling narrative and taut focus . . . drives this thought-provoking story." - The Columbus Dispatch "A hair-raising true-crimer." - Chicago Sun-Times "Terrifying. . . . Startling. . . . Mov[es] deftly between past and present [and] provides a fascinating glimpse of the church today." - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A powerful portrait of how two seemingly ordinary Americans became murderers." - The Economist "Illuminating . . . provocative. . . . Krakauer is an adept chronicler of extremists [and] the tour guide of choice for secular quests." - Los Angeles Times Book Review "Marvelous. . . . A departure from Into Thin Air and Into the Wild . . . but every bit as engrossing." - Entertainment Weekly "Well-researched and evenhanded. . . . Thought-provoking." - USA Today "Startling. . . . Timely. . . . Krakauer uncovers a ghastly trail of forced marriage, polygamy, violence and mind control. . . . A chilling look at Mormon fundamentalism." - The Charlotte Observer "Horrific, gripping. . . . Soberly written and courageously reported." - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Engrossing. . . . Incisive. . . . [Krakauer is] a very careful reporter. . . . His clear-headed, unbiased examination of the church-leavened with genuine respect-and his conclusions . . . are hard to argue with." - Boulder Daily Camera "One hell of a chilling read." - Maxim "Compelling. . . . Provocative. . . . Illuminating. . . . A gripping tale." - The Christian Science Monitor "A disturbing picture of Mormon fundamentalists. . . . Krakauer's straightforward style and excellent storytelling ability make the book interesting." - Rocky Mountain News "A terrific read." - Reader's Digest "Riveting. . . . Intriguing. . . . Breezy, smooth and vigorously written, this ambitious book is entertaining and informative. . . . Krakauer reconstructs the Lafferty brothers' descent into fatal fanaticism magnificently, interweaving their story throughout the book and giving this wide-ranging work narrative coherence and emotional resonance. . . . [He is] a superb storyteller." - The News & Observer "A powerful look at how religious belief can cross the line into fanaticism." - San Jose Mercury News, "Scrupulously reported and written with Krakauer''s usual exacting flair, Under the Banner of Heaven is both illuminating and thrilling. It is also the creepiest book anyone has written in a long time--and that''s meant as the highest possible praise." -- Newsweek "Fantastic. . . . Right up there with In Cold Blood and The Executioner''s Song. " -- San Francisco Chronicle "Powerfully illuminating. . . . Almost every section of the book is fascinating in its own right, and together the chapters make a rich picture. . . . An arresting portrait of depravity." -- The New York Times Book Review "This year''s most audacious work of nonfiction. . . . A white-knuckle mix of true-crime reporting and provocative history." -- New York Post "Krakauer writes with almost astonishing narrative force. It is hard to stop reading." -- The Baltimore Sun "Stunningly researched. . . . Elegant reportage. . . . An evenhanded inquiry into the nature of religious belief itself." -- Newsday "Captivating. . . . Fascinating and appalling. . . . [Krakauer] should be applauded--and read." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune "A great book. . . . Krakauer has found a fascinating story in plain sight, right in the heart of the American West, and told it with the narrative drive and unflinching honesty that marked his 1998 best seller, Into Thin Air. " -- The Oregonian "Jon Krakauer is at his provocative best." -- The New Orleans Times-Picayune "A fascinating page-turner. . . . Engrossing. . . . Krakauer''s knack for crackling narrative and taut focus . . . drives this thought-provoking story." -- The Columbus Dispatch "A hair-raising true-crimer." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Terrifying. . . . Startling. . . . Mov[es] deftly between past and present [and] provides a fascinating glimpse of the church today." -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A powerful portrait of how two seemingly ordinary Americans became murderers." -- The Economist "Illuminating . . . provocative. . . . Krakauer is an adept chronicler of extremists [and] the tour guide of choice for secular quests." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Marvelous. . . . A departure from Into Thin Air and Into the Wild . . . but every bit as engrossing." -- Entertainment Weekly "Well-researched and evenhanded. . . . Thought-provoking." -- USA Today "Startling. . . . Timely. . . . Krakauer uncovers a ghastly trail of forced marriage, polygamy, violence and mind control. . . . A chilling look at Mormon fundamentalism." -- The Charlotte Observer "Horrific, gripping. . . . Soberly written and courageously reported." -- Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Engrossing. . . . Incisive. . . . [Krakauer is] a very careful reporter. . . . His clear-headed, unbiased examination of the church--leavened with genuine respect--and his conclusions . . . are hard to argue with." -- Boulder Daily Camera "One hell of a chilling read." -- Maxim "Compelling. . . . Provocative. . . . Illuminating. . . . A gripping tale." -- The Christian Science Monitor "A disturbing picture of Mormon fundamentalists. . . . Krakauer''s straightforward style and excellent storytelling ability make the book interesting." -- Rocky Mountain News "A terrific read." -- Reader''s Digest "Riveting. . . . Intriguing. . . . Breezy, smooth and vigorously written, this ambitious book is entertaining and informative. . . . Krakauer reconstructs the Lafferty brothers'' descent into fatal fanaticism magnificently, interweaving their story throughout the book and giving this wide-ranging work narrative coherence and emotional resonance. . . . [He is] a superb storyteller." -- The News & Observer "A powerful look at how religious belief can cross the line into fanaticism." -- San Jose Mercury News, "Fantastic. . . . Right up there withIn Cold BloodandThe Executioner's Song." -San Francisco Chronicle "Powerfully illuminating. . . . Almost every section of the book is fascinating in its own right, and together the chapters make a rich picture. . . . An arresting portrait of depravity." -The New York Times Book Review "This year's most audacious work of nonfiction. . . . A white-knuckle mix of true-crime reporting and provocative history." -New York Post "Scrupulously reported and written with Krakauer's usual exacting flair,Under the Banner of Heavenis both illuminating and thrilling. It is also the creepiest book anyone has written in a long time-and that's meant as the highest possible praise." -Newsweek "Krakauer writes with almost astonishing narrative force. It is hard to stop reading." -The Baltimore Sun "Stunningly researched. . . . Elegant reportage. . . . An evenhanded inquiry into the nature of religious belief itself." -Newsday "Captivating. . . . Fascinating and appalling. . . . [Krakauer] should be applauded-and read." -The San Diego Union-Tribune "A great book. . . . Krakauer has found a fascinating story in plain sight, right in the heart of the American West, and told it with the narrative drive and unflinching honesty that marked his 1998 best seller,Into Thin Air." -The Oregonian "Jon Krakauer is at his provocative best." -The New Orleans Times-Picayune "A fascinating page-turner. . . . Engrossing. . . . Krakauer's knack for crackling narrative and taut focus . . . drives this thought-provoking story." -The Columbus Dispatch "A hair-raising true-crimer." -Chicago Sun-Times "Terrifying. . . . Startling. . . . Mov[es] deftly between past and present [and] provides a fascinating glimpse of the church today." -The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "A powerful portrait of how two seemingly ordinary Americans became murderers." -The Economist "Illuminating . . . provocative. . . . Krakauer is an adept chronicler of extremists [and] the tour guide of choice for secular quests." -Los Angeles Times Book Review "Marvelous. . . . A departure fromInto Thin AirandInto the Wild. . . but every bit as engrossing." -Entertainment Weekly "Well-researched and evenhanded. . . . Thought-provoking." -USA Today "Startling. . . . Timely. . . . Krakauer uncovers a ghastly trail of forced marriage, polygamy, violence and mind control. . . . A chilling look at Mormon fundamentalism." -The Charlotte Observer "Horrific, gripping. . . . Soberly written and courageously reported." -Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "Engrossing. . . . Incisive. . . . [Krakauer is] a very careful reporter. . . . His clear-headed, unbiased examination of the church-leavened with genuine respect-and his conclusions . . . are hard to argue with." -Boulder Daily Camera "One hell of a chilling read." -Maxim "Compelling. . . . Provocative. . . . Illuminating. . . . A gripping tale.

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by azxr
Oct 28, 2020Top favourable review
Very factual and informative.
Not just one author’s opinion but many historical references to back up his writing. Highly recommended.
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by party-harty
Oct 09, 2022Top critical review
Tale of unpunished criminality
Not my cup of tea. Didn't go past chapter 3 Well written on disgusting long term abuse of women and children that's still on going as a religious right of only the male, with infrequent legal intervention of wholesale Slavery, debauchery, maiming and murder. All too common in USA amongst many cultures that hold women , children as chattel property.
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May 03, 2007
Interesting look into Polygamy
Having been raised LDS (NOT Fundamentalist & no longer a believer) I found this book a very interesting look into a religious subculture. Overall, I felt it was fairly presented and well researched. I felt the author presented the facts without a whole lot of personal opinion regarding the beliefs of modern Mormons. I'm sure many a practicing Mormon will disagree but I would recommend this book to anyone who has a lot of questions regarding how the modern day Mormon polygamists came into being.Having been raised LDS (NOT Fundamentalist & no longer a believer) I found this book a very interesting look into a religious subculture. Overall, I felt it was fairly presented and well researched. I felt the author presented the facts without a whole lot of personal opinion regarding the beliefs of modern Mormons. I'm sure many a practicing Mormon will disagree but I would recommend this book to anyone who has a lot of questions regarding how the modern day Mormon polygamists came into being.
by atelander
Oct 06, 2006
Under the Banner of Heaven
UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN: A STORY OF VIOLENT FAITH BY JON KRAKAUER: I finished Under the Banner of Heaven two days ago now, and I haven't written the review yet, waiting to see if anything would change in my mind about Mormons, and so far nothing has. I still think it's a horribly misogynistic religion that goes even further than all other religions I know to take away all responsibility, independent thought, and individualism, and literally sacrifice oneself to god and whoever is your president and high lord protector (the title isn't exactly this, but is just as preposterous), whether you be regular Mormon or fundamentalist -- of course, he is a man, without a doubt. The crux of the book is the deaths of Eric and her eight or so year-old daughter at the hands of the Lafferty brothers ... UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN: A STORY OF VIOLENT FAITH BY JON KRAKAUER: I finished Under the Banner of Heaven two days ago now, and I haven't written the review yet, waiting to see if anything would change in my mind about Mormons, and so far nothing has. I still think it's a horribly misogynistic religion that goes even further than all other religions I know to take away all responsibility, independent thought, and individualism, and literally sacrifice oneself to god and whoever is your president and high lord protector (the title isn't exactly this, but is just as preposterous), whether you be regular Mormon or fundamentalist -- of course, he is a man, without a doubt. The crux of the book is the deaths of Eric and her eight or so year-old daughter at the hands of the Lafferty brothers who still can't decide who officially slit the girls throats. While the book managed to enrage me throughout, it did serve to educate and enlighten me on the religion in general, and on the important differences between the fundamentalists and the Latter Day Saints (LDS). The book also presents the history of Mormonism with Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and what led to the creation of the religion, its development through the decades and centuries, with the Mormons being ostracized wherever they went, until they settled in the deserts of Utah and set about completely ignoring the US government and living their lives as they saw fit. The Church of Latter Day Saints continues to do this to some degree today, and the fundamentalists especially, thriving on it. So let's clear up the main thing first: polygamy. The Church of Latter Day Saints condones and doesn't allow polygamy, after changing this steadfast rule from the D&C (Doctrine and Covenants -- the rulebook which Mormons go by as put down by Joseph Smith, with additions made by Brigham Young and successive "prophets") in the nineteenth century when the government essentially pressured them into doing this, since polygamy was (AND STILL IS!) illegal in every state. But in a religion where everyone from the president to the lowly devout woman has the ability to talk with god and receive his instruction; splitting, and the formation of break-off sects and groups is as inevitable as night come sunset. And it it's these break-off groups that form their own churches and communes (Colorado City in Utah is one of these), and they are the fundamentalists groups who believe that the LDS have fallen from the true ruling of god and take it upon themselves to adhere to the D&C as they see fit. The result is a town like Colorado City, in the middle of the desert, isolated, as they like it. There polygamy is a way of life; if you don't subscribe to this way, you are pressured and then ostracized. It is also in this town where anywhere from thirteen to sixteen year-old girls are ordered, yes, ordered by the president to marry whatever man the president decrees, without any choice in the matter. Ordered to marry that man, live with him, and whose sole duty is to bear as many children as possible, no questions asked . . . or you're going to hell! This is the truth. This is life in Colorado City. It is also here that instances of rape and pedophilia are becoming common place, as fathers take a liking to their eleven year-old daughters (whether they be biologically or adopted through marriage), rape them, and them force them to marry their fathers. And it seems pretty pathetic when our president makes it his duty to
by luvkcneba
Sep 07, 2006
Excellent! Extremely thought provoking!
This book is primarily about the fundamentalist Mormon church, but does provide lots of history on the mainstream Mormon religion, including, Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and the difficulties the church has faced with politics and polygamy. It's an amazing history of the US and religion. I found it hard to put the book down, but each chapter requires the opportunity to reflect upon the content. I found myself appalled and enthralled at the same time. Basically, it's a history of what has been done 'in the name of God' within the Mormon church and the splinter fundamentalist religions. A very informative read - especially with the recent arrest of Warren Jeffs - this book describes the history of his family and how his beliefs came to be!This book is primarily about the fundamentalist Mormon church, but does provide lots of history on the mainstream Mormon religion, including, Joseph Smith, Brigham Young and the difficulties the church has faced with politics and polygamy. It's an amazing history of the US and religion. I found it hard to put the book down, but each chapter requires the opportunity to reflect upon the content. I found myself appalled and enthralled at the same time. Basically, it's a history of what has been done 'in the name of God' within the Mormon church and the splinter fundamentalist religions. A very informative read - especially with the recent arrest of Warren Jeffs - this book describes the history of his family and how his beliefs came to be!

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