A national bestseller―over 7 million copies sold. "[A] social document of rare importance."―The New Republic. Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial; Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the twentieth century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims; and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Here is the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime. Both Helter Skelter and Vincent Bugliosi's subsequent Till Death Us Do Part won Edgar Allan Poe Awards for best true-crime book of the year. 50 pages of black-and-white photographs
#1325461 in Books Thomas L Webber 1981-01-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .90 x 5.10l; .83 #File Name: 039300998X352 pagesscholarship judicious reflection accessible style
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great read for those interested in African-American HistoryBy Dr.JI absolutely loved this book. I've had pleasure of hearing the author discuss this work. Although written from achival data; these narratives are compelling and "alive". I was drawn to the individuals; their stories; their challenges and triumphs. The slaves' experiences are presented psychologically; sociologically and antropologically. A must read!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Deep Like the RiversBy Chike AkuaThis is an outstanding book. Webber allows enslaved Africans to speak for themselves by citing Fisk University's study done from interviews with ex-enslvaed Africans. He demonstrates that enslaved Africans were able to maintain cultural continuity and a compelling quest for education despite the devastating effects of their enslavement.
