Customer Reviews
mansons own words??? - By: , 20 Jun 2005 
This book claims it is Charles Mansons real story although the author also says that the final decision about was included was his not Mansons.However it doesin greater depth what the other books do not.It looks at his early formative years & how Mansons personality developed.There are many people out there some of them ex "family" mambers, who still support the idea that he was a charismatic leader & innocent of all charges. This book shows clearly that he was not only involvedin planning the murders but that he actively killed several people himself thus dispelling the myth of the martyr once & for all. It is also another signpost for society, who will once again ignore it, that if you brutilise children & sanction institutionalised abuse then sooner or later they will come back to haunt you.If you have read the more sensationalised accounts of the murders this book is a more balanced account although leaving the murders to the last section & possibly minimising them somewhat. The most telling sentence for me & one to send a chill up all your spines is where Manson says," I can't clear anything up on Shea without being a snitch but I will say......someplace out therein that society he (the DA) protects so well, he has left several killers to prowl the streets.
helting skelting success - By: , 10 May 2003 
I'll keep it short & sweet! A compelling & highly informative account of Manson & his works. if you're interested by Manson (or his likes) buy the book & give it a read! you wont be disappointed!
an up-close account of a disturbed and fascinating man - By: , 28 Jul 1998 This book began with the childhood of Manson & the numerous institutions he's beenin & out of throughout his life. It eliminates hype & sheds light on the truth of the madman behind the mask & gives a personal account of how experiences led himin & out of institutions for the duration of his life.
