
Under The Banner of Heaven
A Story of Violent Faith
Jon Krakauer(Author)
Picador (Publisher)
Published on 18. August 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-0350-1476-7 (ISBN)
Description
True crime in the American heartland. Under the Banner of Heaven is a riveting account of Mormon fundamentalism and renegade prophets. From the bestselling author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air.
Now a major TV miniseries starring Andrew Garfield.
Brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty insist they were commanded to kill by God. Jon KrakaueraEUR?s investigation into the murder of a mother and her child is a meticulously researched, bone-chilling narrative of polygamy, savage violence and unyielding faith.
An incisive look inside isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities in America, this gripping work of non-fiction illuminates an otherwise confounding realm of human behaviour.
aEUR?A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Will Self, Evening Standard aEUR?Books of the YearaEUR (TM)
aEUR?Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive power of fanaticism in general.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Daily Telegraph
aEUR?Remarkable . . . for anyone interested in the wilder frontiers of spiritual conviction, this book is a must.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Independent
Now a major TV miniseries starring Andrew Garfield.
Brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty insist they were commanded to kill by God. Jon KrakaueraEUR?s investigation into the murder of a mother and her child is a meticulously researched, bone-chilling narrative of polygamy, savage violence and unyielding faith.
An incisive look inside isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities in America, this gripping work of non-fiction illuminates an otherwise confounding realm of human behaviour.
aEUR?A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Will Self, Evening Standard aEUR?Books of the YearaEUR (TM)
aEUR?Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive power of fanaticism in general.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Daily Telegraph
aEUR?Remarkable . . . for anyone interested in the wilder frontiers of spiritual conviction, this book is a must.aEUR (TM) aEUR" Independent
Reviews / Votes
A provocative look at the twisted roots of American fundamentalism. -- Will Self * Evening Standard Books of the Year * Excellent . . . a lucid, judicious, even sympathetic account not just of Mormon Fundamentalism but of the seductive power of fanaticism in general. * Daily Telegraph * Remarkable . . . for anyone interested in the wilder frontiers of spiritual conviction, this book is a must. * Independent *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Edition type
Unabridged edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0350-1476-7 (9781035014767)
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05/2013
Picador
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07/2011
Pan Books
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Person
Jon Krakauer is the author of several books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, 'Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer.'