Topic: Helter Skelter

I eat this book up and I love it,True Crime buffs should be required to read this masterful work.The Manson Family saga in all its glory and infamy.


Anybody read this before?your thoughts on it?

Last edited by starkravingmad (2010-04-11 16:46:29)

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Re: Helter Skelter

Yeah, I also recommend 'The Family'. It's not written by the prosecutor but by a journalist and disputes some of Bugliosi's theories as to the reasons for the attacks. Personally, having met Bobby Beausoliel, I think The Family is more accurate.

Also, you should check out Jim Van Bebber's 'The Manson Family'. It's a wild movie. Good stuff.

Re: Helter Skelter

Thanks fredgarvin I will look into them.

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I loved that book!!!! It's a great read

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big_smile:D:D ANOTHER FAN:D:D

Brillant and thoroughly researched though I have taken seriously Mr.Fred Garvin recommendations:)

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My friend was one of Charles Manson's prison guards for many years.. he told me some pretty wild shit Manson would say to him.

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True Crime novels is all I read!!

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I went through a True Crime phase..learned some interesting stuff

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MistressOf Horror wrote:

My friend was one of Charles Manson's prison guards for many years.. he told me some pretty wild shit Manson would say to him.

Wow! That's really interesting.
What were some of the things you friend heard him say?? Just curious.

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MistressOf Horror wrote:

My friend was one of Charles Manson's prison guards for many years.. he told me some pretty wild shit Manson would say to him.

Tell us Mistress please:D I know your busy but please respond.