Damn it -- I' mnot rewriting everything I wrote -- suffice to say SavvyAnsley, you're correct - - I wrote a very cool response and it disappeared. I'm pissed.
THansk for answering, though! You are correct!
I woudln' t have recongized him from this iamge if it hadn't been on the book I'm reading about him, written by JeffGuinn. Great book.
This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at July 26, 2017 8:01 PM MDT
I hate that. It usually happens to me after I've written a 6 paragraph message. UGH!
I thought so. I read Helter Skelter years ago, and maybe a couple of other about Manson. I know this sounds really strange, but I have always had a fascination with notorious killers. Well, maybe it doesn't sound strange to YOU, considering you're reading a book about Manson. Hehe!
If I remember correctly, Manson had a horrible home life, and seemed to be doomed from the start. Seems like that's usually the case with these characters.
Yes! From this book, Manson seemed to have had a HORRIBLE young life.
I read "Helter Skelter," too. I liked it. But as I read this book, Guinn REALLY delves into Manson's entire life, starting with grandparents to his birth, etc. I highly recommend it. I'm interested in reading about killers, too. :)
This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at July 27, 2017 8:25 PM MDT
I keep talking about the book but I didn't give a title. I tried to post the hardback cover but it didn't post. It's called "Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson" by Jeff Guinn.
I find it a rather subdued title considering the subject.
I read his book on Jim Jones first and on the strength of that book, I bought this Manson book Guinn's Jim Jones book is THE best nonfiction book I've read of this type. Well, Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" maybe be the best, I guess. But I HIGHLY recommend Guinn's book on Jones. There is SO much more to Jones' journey than I ever knew. Great, great fascinating read - - I was fascinated from page one and was hooked. and Guinn writes in such a non-biased way. At least, that's what I kept thinking -- he neither makes him an unsung hero/victim nor a diabolical monster - - more of a human with some strange aspects for sure. But Jones is not so much different than some of us, I think. Oh, now I'm getting weird. I'm just saying after reading Guinn's book, I think I have much more of an all-encompassing knowledge of the journey on how all of that went down.
I'll definitely have to check out his work next time I'm at the library. I appreciate that sort of viewpoint from an author.
No, I know what you mean about not so different from other people. It's easier for us to think about these people as monsters, pure evil, etc. I think usually there isn't so much that separates many us from being or becoming that. It's merely a combination of nature and nurture, chances and choices.
SAvvyAnsley got it correct. I'm mad because my posts are disappearing. Thansk for answering, Randy D! Good to see you! Sorry for my typos -- I simply dont' care at the moment. Shame on me.
You win a smile from me becasue I" mmad at the moment. Yeah, it's no big deal but I wrote soem good things that didn't post.
Yes, you win a smile from me -- thank you fro making me smile in my moments of trivial irritation. I'm signing off, though, so I don't continue making typos everywehre and not correcting them!
yuo got it, yes! I would not have recognized him! I explained it under SavvyAnswely's answer -- sorry Zack - Mr.GenXer -- I hgad written a long response ot Savvy who asnwered first and my post disappeared. Excuse my irritation with myself! bE Well! Thaqnks for asnwering! :)
As you probably know from the other answers, this is a young Charles Manson. I think this is an adorable image of Manson. You must be adorable, too. :) Thanks for answering, Element 99!
This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at July 27, 2017 8:25 PM MDT
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