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Released: Nov. 1, 1999
"For Protestants and other "Gentiles," Mormon America is an invaluable primer; Latter-Day Saints will find the book a useful refresher course."
A thoroughly researched, impartial treatment of that homegrown American religion so shrouded in mystery and myth: Mormonism.
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Released: July 1, 2003
"Intriguing domestic particulars of a little-known way of life."
An unusual memoir from the daughter of Mormon fundamentalists who maintained the Principle of Plural Marriage long after the church officially abolished it.
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Released: July 15, 2003
"Krakauer lays the portent on beautifully, building his tales carefully from the ground up until they irresistibly, spookily combust."
The jarring story of a double murder committed by fundamentalist Mormons, told with raw narrative force and tight focus.
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Released: Aug. 22, 2007
"Gives the lie to the suburban cheer of HBO's Big Love."
An engrossing, though flawed memoir about poverty, procreation and polygamy south of the border.
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Released: Oct. 16, 2007
"Though Jessop's circumstances were unusual--and particularly harrowing--her memoir will appeal to many women who have left abusive relationships."
Born into the Fundamentalist Church of the Latter Day Saints (FLDS), the author describes her life before, during and after her marriage at 18 to a 50-year-old man with three other wives.
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Released: Oct. 15, 2009
"A sexy, lubricious outing by a formerly zaftig comic."
