Manson in His Own Words

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Summary: Gripping!
Review: "Now I ask you, is my charisma, my power, my love, or my madness drawing those people to me? Or is it an attraction caused by writers so obsessed with proving themselves to the public, they created a monster and fed a myth to establish their own names?" (225).This is probably the closest to the truth that you will come. This is Manson rambling for hours upon hours inside prison walls. The author, Nuel Emmons lets Manson loose, and barely puts in his own comments, and refuses to take sides. This is Manson's story, and although you have to ask yourself what's true, and what's bull, by the end you wil have a much better understanding and - not so much- a pity for him, but a clearer picture. Manson makes some sense in this book, and I'll be the first to point out that Manson himself ADMITS that he WAS nvolved in those senseless murders, but doesn't take full blame. Does he regret or feel sorry about it? You'll have to be the judge. But, you can also read between the lines here too. He felt a responsibility for those unwanted kids, because that's where he came from. True, he might have used that to his advantage, but again, you be the judge. I highly reccomend this book. I hate to say this, but we may have mistaken this man a bit. And that's not to say that I agree with those senseless murders!!!!But you will see the bitterness that was growing in Manson's heart through his travels through homosexual love flings, rape, being a bastard child, and living life on the run. Read this book, please, don't rely only on Bugliosi's "Helter Skelter." This is the real deal.

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Summary: totally untrue
Review: "Charles Manson in Nuell Emmons's Words" anyone who's seen or heard Manson interviewed, knows his lingo and knows those aren't his words.

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Summary: A ligitimate alter-perspective on one of the most ...
Review: ...commercialized crimes in recent history. In His Own Words lets Manson shed the "crazy" suit and speak of his impressions of the curious events of his own life up to, and surrounding the remarkable murders. If you are interested in the humanity of an outsider, this book is for you; but be aware, Charles Manson is represented in a much more intelligible fashion than in any other book currently in publication. One may actually see where the man is coming from. For better or for worse...

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Summary: This Book Contains A Manson Bombshell
Review: As a fan of true crime, Charles Manson has long been one of my favorite subjects. "Helter Skelter" is perhaps the best true crime book ever written. Having read the prosecuting attorney's view of the events, I felt it would be interesting to read Manson's version. Keeping in mind that Manson is neither honest nor completely sane, I was able to gain a lot of insight into who Charles Manson really is.

The book contains admissions and other information that were not in "Helter Skelter". This being considered, there are some serious flaws in the book. Manson's lies are fairly obvious at times when he is contradicting the proven evidence that convicted him. One person can lie. But when several stories match up against that person, the lie falls apart.

Perhaps the most eye-opening information in this book is in regard to Manson's childhood. Manson details a brutal childhood in which he was neglected, abandon, and even traded for a pitcher of beer. Manson even details the times he was raped in the youth detention center. One has to be curious if these events really did create the leader of a muderous cult.

While there is little doubt that Manson is a danger to society and guilty of heinous crimes, a disturbing public fascination persists more than 30 years later. The author, Nuel Emmons, makes the best observations in the conclusions. While we may never know the truth or the real Charles Manson, we can certainly gain some valuable insight by reading his own words.

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Summary: In His Own Words
Review: As a fan of true crime, Charles Manson has long been one of my favorite subjects. "Helter Skelter" is perhaps the best true crime book ever written. Having read the prosecuting attorney's view of the events, I felt it would be interesting to read Manson's version. Keeping in mind that Manson is neither honest nor completely sane, I was able to gain a lot of insight into who Charles Manson really is.

The book contains admissions and other information that were not in "Helter Skelter". This being considered, there are some serious flaws in the book. Manson's lies are fairly obvious at times when he is contradicting the proven evidence that convicted him. One person can lie. But when several stories match up against that person, the lie falls apart.

Perhaps the most eye-opening information in this book is in regard to Manson's childhood. Manson details a brutal childhood in which he was neglected, abandon, and even traded for a pitcher of beer. Manson even details the times he was raped in the youth detention center. One has to be curious if these events really did create the leader of a muderous cult.

While there is little doubt that Manson is a danger to society and guilty of heinous crimes, a disturbing public fascination persists more than 30 years later. The author, Nuel Emmons, makes the best observations in the conclusions. While we may never know the truth or the real Charles Manson, we can certainly gain some valuable insight by reading his own words.

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Summary: Lies, Lies, Lies
Review: For all of you who are under the illusion that this book is in Charlie's own words, you're mistaken. At the time of the so called interviews, the author was not allowed any sort of writing utensils, tape recorders, etc. The words you see are those of the authors. Same old media hype to make a buck. The author betrayed Charlie by pretending to be his 'friend'. This is why Charlie declines so many interviews. Everybody distorts everything he has ever said. So my advice is: If you want to read the authors take on Charlie, buy it. If you want the TRUTH, don't buy it.

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Summary: Manson in his own words
Review: I could not put this book down.I had bought it for my boyfriend and ended up reading it myself.I found it interesting and different from any other book i had read about manson.I could tell it was like him talking from the start to the finish.I liked it better than Helter Skelter because it seemed closer to the truth.I hear Manson didn't like this book and i wonder why?I thought he liked the guy that helped him write it.It is a good read.

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Summary: Very Interesting
Review: I have always been fascinated with the whole concept of the Manson Family, and this book gives a very frank insight into Charles Manson. I think the co-author (Nuel Emmons) did a good job of keeping Manson's loony side in check, as the book is an easy read without the pointless rants common to videotaped interviews with Manson. To get a good idea of the Manson family, I would recommend that people read this book, "Helter Skelter" by Vincent Bugliosi, "Sharon Tate and the Manson Murders" by Greg King, and "Would You Die For Me" by Charles "Tex" Watson. I think the truth about Manson lies somewhere in the middle of these four books. The only criticism I have is that Manson tries to deflect much of the blame from himself.

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Summary: Words can't explain!!
Review: I was just goofin around online and i remember reading this book 2 years ago... I loved it... The words and how graphic the book is... This book really explained alot of things and answered many questions... I absolutely love this book and i think is one of my favorite books. It sure beats the Harry Potter series...!

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Summary: A chilling look into the mind of a monster....
Review: I was somewhat reluctant to purchase this book because I didn't want to help glorify Manson in anyway. However, I found it irresistable not to know what Manson's version was of those two nights of senseless slaughter in August, 1969. I was shocked to learn that after 32 years, Manson continues to claim he didn't order the murders at all--it was "the girl's idea", he simply "went along with it". Incredible! Poor ole Charlie, apparantly, HE was the one who was brainwashed!

Manson does not disappoint! He comes across as being just as crazy as most people imagine him to be. It's really scary to hear him try to justify his actions. He takes no responsibility for anything and claims society made him what he is. He offers absolutely no remorse for the brutal murders and has no sympathy for the families of the victims.

I gave this book a 4 star rating because I do believe Manson told the truth--the truth as his sick, twisted mind believes the truth to be. This look into the mind of a monster is chilling, but almost as chilling is the fact that there are still people out there today who think he is some kind of hero and truly believe that what he and his "family" did on those two hot, summer nights in 1969 was "cool".