Secrets and Wives: The Hidden World of Mormon Polygamy by Sanjiv Bhattacharya (E

Description: Secrets and Wives by Sanjiv Bhattacharya What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists--not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBOs "Big Love"? Weve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormon FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists--not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBOs Big Love?Weve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smiths doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church.Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country teeming with small town messiahs, dark secrets, and stories both heartbreaking and strange. Polygamys dark side--incest, forced marriages, and physical abuse--is laid bare. But Bhattacharya also finds warmth in the fundamentalist diaspora and even finds himself taking an ideological stand for polygamys legalization.More than just an expose of Mormon polygamy, Secrets and Wives is the personal journey of a foreign atheist and liberal, a stranger in a strange land who grapples with hard questions about marriage, monogamy, and the very nature of faith.What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists--not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBOs Big Love?Weve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smiths doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church.Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country teeming with small town messiahs, dark secrets, and stories both heartbreaking and strange. Polygamys dark side--incest, forced marriages, and physical abuse--is laid bare. But Bhattacharya also finds warmth in the fundamentalist diaspora and even finds himself taking an ideological stand for polygamys legalization.More than just an expose of Mormon polygamy, Secrets and Wives is the personal journey of a foreign atheist and liberal, a stranger in a strange land who grapples with hard questions about marriage, monogamy, and the very nature of faith. Author Biography Sanjiv Bhattacharya has written for Details, Los Angeles Times Magazine, and Maxim. He has appeared as an expert on polygamy, discussing his Channel Four documentary, The Man with 80 Wives, on MSNBC Live, Montel Williams, and elsewhere. He lives in Connecticut. Long Description What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists--not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBOs Big Love ? Weve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smiths doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church. Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country teeming with small town messiahs, dark secrets, and stories both heartbreaking and strange. Polygamys dark side--incest, forced marriages, and physical abuse--is laid bare. But Bhattacharya also finds warmth in the fundamentalist diaspora and even finds himself taking an ideological stand for polygamys legalization. More than just an expose of Mormon polygamy, Secrets and Wives is the personal journey of a foreign atheist and liberal, a stranger in a strange land who grapples with hard questions about marriage, monogamy, and the very nature of faith. Details ISBN1593765215 Author Sanjiv Bhattacharya Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 1593765215 ISBN-13 9781593765217 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Short Title SECRETS & WIVES Subtitle The Hidden World of Mormon Polygamy Country of Publication United States Imprint Soft Skull Press AU Release Date 2013-07-09 NZ Release Date 2013-07-09 US Release Date 2013-07-09 UK Release Date 2013-07-09 Pages 352 Publication Date 2013-07-09 DEWEY 306.8423 Audience General Publisher Soft Skull Press Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159907454;

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