Joyce C. (Cageme) reviewed Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 258 more book reviews
I don't know what to believe now. I thought I knew about The Church of the Latter Day Saints but this history is mind blowing. I have an open mind and it is now majorly blown. Murders and revelations abound. Crackpots or clerics? How is Elizabeth Smart today and are her parents still invested in their Church? I have more questions now than I ever had about the power of belief vs the moral conscience. The weaving of more than one story, crime and identity at first read/listen proved to be confusing but WAIT. By the last CD it all came together for the Biggest Mystery of all.
Diana H. (dianaleigh) reviewed Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 13 more book reviews
I thought Krakauer cleverly weaved in the historical background of the LDS church along with the modern day story of the FLDS Lafferty brothers. I was quite mesmerized and enjoyed the account at the end of the man who left the FLDS church. It is thought provoking and made my 5-hour drive quite enjoyable.
Ramona M. (Grazona) reviewed Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 119 more book reviews
This is the most compelling non-fiction book I have ever read. The narration by Scott Brick adds to the intensity of the story. There were times I was so engaged in the book, I literally couldn't make myself turn it off. The history is thorough and incredibly interesting. Krakauer presents the facts as is, without putting his own thoughts and feelings into the mix. I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes this author or who enjoys compelling non-fiction or if you have an interest in the history of Mormonism.
Tracey W. (tracey13) reviewed Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 310 more book reviews
Indepth study of the Mormon faith. How did one man begin from scratch a new religion that is estimate to have over 300 million followers by 2010? How the elders coped, or didn't, with all their subjects receiving personal messages from their god, and the abhorrent acts committed in that god's name. The men and the myths revealed, along with explanations of some of the differences between the mainstream followers and the fundamentalists who insist on keeping to the most anti-social and frowned upon aspects of the Mormon religion. Part history, part social study, part true life crime.
