Books like Our father who art in hell by Reston, James
James Reston Jr.'s book is the definitive study of the Jonestown tragedy. Using over 800 hours of tape recordings uncovered via the Freedom of Information Act, Reston traces the rise and fall of Reverend Jim Jones, the leader of the Peoples Temple cult. He examines how Jones’s persuasive techniques led 913 followers to the mass suicide on November 18, 1978, and explores the complex choices—or lack thereof—propelled by his commands. The work provides a detailed look at the psychological, social, and environmental factors that culminated in this historic disaster.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Reston, James
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