Review: Fascinating review of a unique historical character.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
I decided to buy this book after reading some of the flattering reviews I saw here. Everyone knows the Manson story, and I thought I did too. I read other books similar to this but this book is superior. Anthony Taylor really delves into Manson's origins and family history. I enjoyed learning about his biological family and the circumstances that shaped and developed his personality. This book will take you from McMechen West Virginia to Beverly Hills CA. The author also made the 50's and 60's come alive for me, with great detail about the political, sexual, and social climates of the time. The mid to late 60's seemed like such a bizarre era. This story was engaging and only lost steam at the very end. Also of great interest to me was how the author gave an update on where each family member was today. I think this book was really well researched. Highly recommended.