Book · 2003 · Religion
Under the Banner of Heaven
A Story of Violent Faith
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If you've never read it, it's a great read.
What they say about it
- Discusses the author3
- Covers Mormonism“about the beginnings of the Mormon Church”3
The best things said about it
One of my favorite books is John CRA hours under the banner of Heaven he's a great writer.
Michael Shermer The Joe Rogan Experience · Mar 2016 Under the banner of heaven is a true crime tale adapted by milk writer dustin lawrence lance black from john krakauer's non-fiction tome the mini series layers on some fictional elements to the story and has reignited criticism.
Whitney Cummings The Joe Rogan Experience · Jul 2022 My husband read Under the Banner of Heaven about the beginnings of the Mormon Church.
Megyn Kelly The Megyn Kelly Show · Jul 2022 Jon Krakauer's book Under the Banner of Heaven.
Michael Shermer The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 2018 I'm reading this book by John crack hour called under the banner of Heaven which is about fundamentalist Mormons.
Joe Rogan The Joe Rogan Experience · Jul 2013 Where and when it comes up
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6 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer is a compelling non-fiction investigation into fundamentalist Mormonism, religious extremism, and a brutal double murder rooted in the history of the Latter-day Saint movement. On SmartLess, Jason Bateman recalled optioning and producing the project, recommending the work as a fantastic read for anyone unfamiliar with its pages. Michael Shermer praised the author's writing style on The Joe Rogan Experience while discussing the origins of polygamy, and later returned to the book on a subsequent episode when exploring religious cults. Joe Rogan also mentioned reading the volume while discussing fundamentalist Mormon communities with guest Duncan Trussell. The work frequently enters cultural conversations regarding adaptations and history; Gilbert Cruz and Emily Basilon compared Jon Krakauer's newer releases to this foundational text on The Book Review, while Whitney Cummings referenced the title on The Joe Rogan Experience when discussing the television miniseries adaptation and the surrounding public discourse. Additionally, Megyn Kelly shared on her show that her husband's reading of the volume led him to firmly conclude he could not support Mitt Romney for political office due to the historical details revealed within the text. Through these diverse mentions, the book maintains a strong presence across cultural and political podcast discussions.
Every mention
Michael Shermer one of my favorite books is John CRA hours under the banner of Heaven he's a great writer 2
“I don't know if you ever read John Jon Krakauer's book under the banner of heaven this is the guy the the mountain climber that did into thin air”
“one of my favorite books is John CRA hours under the banner of Heaven he's a great writer”
Jason Bateman there's that that runs through that great Jon Krakauer book that that I I optioned and produced that Under… 1
“there's that that runs through that great Jon Krakauer book that that I I optioned and produced that Under the Banner of Heaven? Under the Banner of Heaven. Thank you. read. If you've If you've never read it, it's a great read.”
Gilbert Cruz under the banner of Heaven um which was his book about Mormonism you say in your review that of all the boo… 1
“under the banner of Heaven um which was his book about Mormonism you say in your review that of all the books he written this one has the most in common with the book on Mormonism why is that”
Joe Rogan I'm reading this book by John crack hour called under the banner of Heaven which is about fundamentalist Mo… 1
“I'm reading this book by John crack hour called under the banner of Heaven which is about fundamentalist Mormons”
Megyn Kelly There are a lot of like my husband read Under the Banner of Heaven about the beginnings of the Mormon Churc… 1
“There are a lot of like my husband read Under the Banner of Heaven about the beginnings of the Mormon Church and then he was like, "I can't vote for Mitt Romney. I like I he wears the full body underwear. I don't think I can go there."”
Whitney Cummings under the banner of heaven is a true crime tale adapted by milk writer dustin lawrence lance black from joh… 1
“under the banner of heaven is a true crime tale adapted by milk writer dustin lawrence lance black from john krakauer's non-fiction tome the mini series layers on some fictional elements to the story and has reignited criticism”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
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