Gentry, C: Helter Skelter The True Story of the Manson Murders

Since I just finished school and startet to work in September 1969 I didn't pay much attention to the Tate-LaBianca murders; just saw a few pictures and articles in some magazines. The book came across somehow in a book store and I wanted to know more about the whole story. First I have to admit that there are very many persons and characters involved and it was kind of difficult to keep track especially in view to the Family members with their names, aliases and nick names. Also many facts, findings and evidences are repeted frequently. The 64-page photographic record promotes and illustrates the story dramatically. My real highlight, however was the epilogue A SHARED MADNESS with many mysteries and more unsolved murder. Helter Skelter a piece of contemporary history and whoever is interested in the sixties and its way of living should read it.