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panijolene 's review for:
Under the Banner of Heaven
by Jon Krakauer
I read this book on the recommendation of a friend, and I wasn't really sure what to expect. Coming from the Rochester, NY area - my husband and I have had numerous encounters with Mormons on more than one occasion. My husband knows much more about the faith through research and conversation with Mormons. Anyways, I felt this book presented a basic overview of Mormon history that is worth knowing (because honestly most people don't know HALF of this - it's stuff that's never taught in schools). And while it is highly contentious to the LDS church, I felt that Krakauer presents information in a fair and honest way that leads the reader to draw their own conclusions. It's a compelling read, worth looking at if you're interested in Church history, American history, or how faith can lead people to do some pretty unbelievable things. Also, I should mention that I think Krakauer is a master at writing what I would call the "non-fiction story." He effectively conveys facts/information in a story-like way that compels you to keep reading. I've read some of his other work and enjoy it very much.