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started by adrian patterson on 10 Feb 11
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    "Though historians say that Joseph Smith had numerous wives, and some estimates exceed 30, he didn't admit it. His first wife (and only legal one) denied it, too. Brigham Young, who succeeded Smith and in 1847 led Mormon pioneers west to what became Utah, reportedly married 56 women" (Ravitz, CNN)

    Jon Krakauer speaks of FLDS leaders within his novel, this research source is to reaffirm some of the statements made within his novel. Krakauer does a fantastic job at making all of his text at being subjective but cleverly makes a clear, negative understanding of the FDLS church.

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