(National Cancer Institute)

A Story of Sensationalizing and Otherizing an American Faith

Jon Krakauer's 2003 book is a compelling and worthwhile, albeit frustrating book.

Many of the events detailed in Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith happened in my hometown and the surrounding area where my relatives have lived for several generations, so it’s a surreal experience to see familiar names and places appear in print. Krakauer does…