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In 1978, nearly 1, 000 members of the Peoples Temple, led by Jim Jones, perished in a mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. This book tells the story of Mark Lane, who survived the massacre and escaped the jungle. Lane investigates the events leading up to the massacre, the reasons for Congressman Ryan's investigation, and the journey of the Peoples Temple to Guyana. This is a riveting tale of hope and renewal, despair and devastation.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Mark Lane
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