Cult Leaders: Charles Manson, Jim Jones and Others

Book Overview

Why do we need to know about cult leaders? Because anyone can be manipulated by them. From the rich and famous to the poor and lonely, people believe in the worlds created by these extraordinarily charismatic and persuasive manipulators. But promises of a better life often lead to something dark, traumatic, or even fatal. Feature articles, op-ed pieces, and obituaries tell the stories of five of the most infamous cult leaders in American history:...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1642822426
• ISBN13: 9781642822427
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: New York Times Educational Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12