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Old 05-13-2008, 04:41 PM   #32
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Originally Posted by SeattleUte View Post
On a somewhat different note, clearly from Banner we see that Karakauer has had it in for Mormons. I understand that when he was a kid he knew Mormons in Oregon and was left with a bad impression of them. Notice how people don't write about Mormons (pro or con) unless they have had a history with them?
Interesting. My wife's brother grew up with him in Corvallis. K's dad was their family doctor. I didn't know there were issues with the Mormons in Corvallis. I'll have to see what my BIL thinks. All I know is that my wife and in-laws were stunned by the book. Felt betrayed.
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