‘Mormon Land’: Humorist Eli McCann and his husband discuss the laughs and love they find in LDS culture

Eli’s new book, “We’re Thankful for the Moisture: A Gay Guy’s Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation,” is available now.

(Eli McCann) Eli McCann and his husband, Skylar Westerdahl, at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City.

(Eli McCann) Eli McCann and his husband, Skylar Westerdahl, at Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City.

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