From the politics of Glenn Beck to reality television's Big Love and the hit Broadway show The Book of Mormon; Mormons have become a recognizable staple of mainstream popular culture. And while most Americans are well aware of the existence of Mormonism―and some of the often exaggerated myths about Mormonism―the religion's public influence has been sorely understudied.Lee Trepanier and Lynita K. Newswander move beyond clichéd and stereotypical portrayals of Mormonism to unpack the significant and sometimes surprising roles Mormons have played in the building of modern America. Moving from popular culture to politics to the Mormon influence in social controversies; LDS in the USA reveals Mormonism to be quintessentially American―both firmly rooted in American tradition and free to engage in the public square.Trepanier and Newswander examine the intersection of the tension between the nation's sometimes bizarre understanding of Mormon belief and the suspicious acceptance of the most well known Mormons into the American public identity. Readers are consistently challenged to abandon popular perceptions in order to embrace more fully the fascinating importance of this American religion.
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Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wondurful Book!!!By A CustomerFar From the Place We Called Home The story tells about four boys from the Kindertransport and their experiences in war time England; it also tells about what happened to their families. All of the boys left their families in Germany or Austria. Two of them were brothers; the rest came alone on the Kindertransport. The boys had some terrifying and some wonderful experiences. The book shows the fear and loneliness the children experienced in being alone in a foreign country;and what happens to them at the end of the war. The story's main Characters are Karl; Erich; Otto and Kurt. In the beginning the boys are sent to London but when London becomes unsafe to the boys are sent to the countryside in hope that there they will be safe. It's a wonderful true story of children from the Kindertransport who survive the second world war as Jews.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Far From the Place We Called HomeBy A CustomerI am 12 years old and highly recommend this book. It is my favorite book in my library (which consists of over 500 books; such as novels; fiction; non-fiction and short stories) I have found this book very interesting and realistic. It speaks about survival of humans during the holocaust era in England; and shows the survival and strength of Jews at a very young age.It left a very strong urge for me to keep my faith no matter what occurs; for in the end G-d is always there to help through the tough times.
