The Road to Jonestown

In 1978, the world was shocked by the mass murder-suicide of over 900 people in Jonestown, Guyana. Jeff Guinn's "The Road to Jonestown" delves deep into the chilling story of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. This gripping account traces Jones's journey from a charismatic preacher to a megalomaniacal cult leader, exploring the social and political factors that allowed his influence to grow. Guinn's meticulous research and compelling narrative shed light on how ordinary people were drawn into Jones's web of manipulation and control. As we unravel the events leading to that fateful day in Jonestown, we're confronted with unsettling questions about faith, power, and the human psyche.

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