Manson : The Life and Times of Charles Manson

from seasonsoflove

This was truly one of the finest true-crime books I've read, because it didn't just focus on the crime itself, or the perpetrators at the time of the crime, but really delved into Manson's childhood, what made him what he became, and what made "the Family" who followed him cling so tightly to him...

from Claudia2416

I found this a very good read for the history of the turmoil of the sixties and early seventies. Flower power, drugs, war protests and unrest. My son was born in the summer of 68 and it will be a must read for him when I finish it! Manson is still creepy after all these years!

from kykim

I just finished Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn. WOW! I really learned a lot from this book, I was only a small child at the time the Tate/LaBianca murders, so can't really remember when this all took place. But have read and heard lots about it since. The author gives ...

from charlottem

I have always enjoyed Recorded Books audio books. They produce high quality recordings and choose good narrators. The sound remains consistent so I do not have to constantly adjust the volume. Creepy subject but well told.

from jeffreyholst

I went in to this book not really knowing much about Charles Manson and the group of his followers who were responsible for multiple killings in Los Angeles. The author guides the reader through Charlie's troubled upbringing and all the way through the killings and subsequent trial. I learned man...