Manson in His Own Words: The Shocking Confessions of 'The Most Dangerous Man Alive' by Charles Manson
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Book Reviews of Manson in His Own Words: The Shocking Confessions of 'The Most Dangerous Man Alive'
Book Review: VERY RECOMMENDED
Summary: 4 Stars
ok, ok,- so these arent actually charlies exact words, but it is a decent overview of how everything came to be. If you saw this book on the 'mind of manson' tv show - i really suggest you read it, because the lady who was commenting on mansons interview didnt mention one single time the actual reasons the murders came to be, her OPINION was that it was revenge for a failed music career as the motive..it's ridiculous..and besides, that would only explain the tate residence murders and not the others.. and the "helter skelter race war" angle is just garbage. The media pushed this along with the prosecutor and it was blown into something it really wasnt...After reading this you should gain a better perspective of this man. It does cover tons of information about his life from birth to the trial, and the 'family' members. He may be guilty of not trying to prevent the crimes, but he isnt the monster the media makes him out to be. Read this book and l GUARANTEE you will see things more clearly. I also recommend 'my life with charles manson' by paul watkins. He didnt FORCE anyone to commit murders. I obviously disagree with what they did, but I am at least openminded enough to understand others perspectives, no matter how disturbing.Book Review: Not so shocking, but very interesting
Summary: 4 Stars
I am by no means a Charles Manson fan but I must say after reading this book his life was anything but ordinary and boring. I guess that's what makes the story so compelling is that compared to his life, my life seems very ordinary. I have always found fascination in mentally inbalanced individuals and what drives them. Having said that, one can learn from his childhood and young adult experiences which is why I recommend this to everyone interested in the psychology of criminals. The book in its simplicity can make for good reading that even grade school students can comprehend. Had this book been available in high school I would have loved to have done a book report on it myself. The book is coherent, intelligent and gramatically well written. At times I question the authenticity in a lot of statements and the situations that he had gotten himself into, but one thing to add to that is the fact that he had nothing anymore to gain or loose by lying; the fact can't be overlooked that Manson is a natural born lier and an expert at deceipt and it is and always will be in his blood.Book Review: new information
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was written by an ex con and former friend/cellmate of Manson's. It was written based on Manson's account of the events of his life. The two talked behind bars and then the author would write Manson's words down to the best of his ability. Manson did not write anything and a tape recorder was not permitted in prison so the ideas were Manson's but the wording was the authors. That said the author does his best to use Manson's wording whenever possible and tries to not veer off from Manson's account of his life story.
This book pieces together many loose ends in the Manson story. We learn of his troubled childhood and see the formation of antisocial personality disorder at a young age. Manson also finally admits that he did organize the murders of 9 people and actually expected more to be killed. The motive is still fuzzy. It was in part "Helter Skelter", copy cat killing and robbery but mostly it was hatred. Hatred for his mother. Hatred for society and everyone in it that once neglected and mistreated a little boy from Ohio named Charles Miles Manson.
Book Review: An evil genius
Summary: 4 Stars
To the people who have not yet read Manson in his own words, I urge you to purchase a copy and to be prepared.I read this book years ago, and knowing of Charles Manson,what he had done and how,well after opening the book,I could not put it down. I mean literally, against my will,Manson capturing my mind through his words.An absolute bewildered and somewhat a Magickal book in it's own rite, had me instantly coming of a vast likeness to him. A pure,evil genius having had attained a power so high of a different consciousness and level,using this power which can be attained by all,using it for death,evil.A man I think from memory spending all of his life in institutions had grown an hatred for mankind if you will.
The Swaastika between his eyes symbolising power,tattooed on his forehead,displaying a self created genius of evil.
A must read and a most uncanny at that.
Book Review: Very Interesting
Summary: 4 Stars
I have always been fascinated with the whole concept of the Manson Family, and this book gives a very frank insight into Charles Manson. I think the co-author (Nuel Emmons) did a good job of keeping Manson's loony side in check, as the book is an easy read without the pointless rants common to videotaped interviews with Manson. To get a good idea of the Manson family, I would recommend that people read this book, "Helter Skelter" by Vincent Bugliosi, "Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders" by Greg King, and "Would You Die For Me" by Charles "Tex" Watson. I think the truth about Manson lies somewhere in the middle of these four books. The only criticism I have is that Manson tries to deflect much of the blame from himself.