Questions About Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

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does any one have a copy that they are willing to part with? I am wanting to read this.

JBP I borrowed this from my local library for free. I highly recommend seeing if your library carries it. At least that way its free. :)

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I've heard that this book has it's inaccuracies. Does anyone have similar recommendations other books on the topic?

Bigred I have read this book many times- at least 10 in my lifetime and read many others as well on Manson. I have also interviewed Dr. Thomas Noguchi and I …moreI have read this book many times- at least 10 in my lifetime and read many others as well on Manson. I have also interviewed Dr. Thomas Noguchi and I can tell you, that if there are inaccuracies, they are very minor and are probably due to bad note taking or Bugliosi being lied to. It is a great read.(less)

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Does the book account for Charles Manson's childhood?

Emy It does tell a little bit about his childhood, though it also claims that Charles' account of it does not agree with his own mother's account. It is n…moreIt does tell a little bit about his childhood, though it also claims that Charles' account of it does not agree with his own mother's account. It is not a large description of how he grew up, other than the fact that he spent 17 years of his life in some type of prison by the time he was 31. Hope this helps.(less)

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Is there any sexual content? If there is I will not be reading this

Linda Wall It mentions that people participated in sex... but no graphic detail... there is more 'bloody, graphic' content of the murders, even that is kept to a…moreIt mentions that people participated in sex... but no graphic detail... there is more 'bloody, graphic' content of the murders, even that is kept to a minimum...
A very interesting, detailed read on all the participants (Manson Family, Attorneys, Investigators...) and the trial(s)...(less)

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opinions on the kindle version?

Holly No photos! It says he couldn’t get permission.

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