Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (edit title)

• Rated 3 stars

“From the perspective of someone who wants to understand more about the settlement of the American West (and Utah in particular), this is certainly an interesting book and would be an enjoyable read for those whom are critical of organized religions in general. As Krakauer comments in his final chapter ("Author's Notes") what makes the Mormon religion interesting to study is that it was formed during an era of record keeping and documentation as opposed to the ancient religions (Judaism, Christianity, etc.). Were one to extrapolate the heavily documented Mormon foundations in order to understand the creation of other religions, it could give us a whole new interpretation of the origins of the ancient faiths.”

• Rated 3 stars

“This book is fucked up.”

• Rated 4 stars

“I learned a lot about the Morman religion. Very well documented information”

• Rated 5 stars

“An interesting overview of the history of the Morman Church in America and the radical fundamentalist offshoots that practice polygamy.”

• Rated 4 stars

“I don't like to speak too much about politics and religion, but this book is an eye opener. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“Wow! Krakauer can write! This is a sad story of religion gone very wrong!”

• Rated 3 stars

“In depth look into the radical splinter of the Church of Latter Day saints.”

• Rated 4 stars

“A look into a bizarre religious sect. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“great history of mormonism”

• Rated 0 stars

“I love anything Krakauer writes. This book is so well done.”