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A thousand lives

the untold story of hope, deception, and survival at Jonestown
Pages
307
Published
2011
Language
English

Synopsis

This book chronicles the chilling true story of Jonestown, a community that began as a utopian ideal but descended into a terrifying work camp under the control of a charismatic yet deranged leader. It culminates in the tragic mass murder-suicide of 914 members in November 1978, offering a detailed account of the events and the people involved.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (4)
ViolenceSuicideTraumaAbuse

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