Taming the Beast: Charles Manson's Life Behind Bars

by Edward George

Book Overview

Edward George understand Charles Manson as few others ever will. Former prison counselor to the messianic killer, George enraged Manson as an agent of the state's criminal justice system, listened to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312209703
• ISBN13: 9780312209704
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Almost as fascinating as Helter Skelter

The 'mystique' of Charles Manson that was brough out in Helter Skelter pretty much goes away w/ this book, written by Edward George, a former prison counselor. It gives the reader a glimpse of Manson's life as he was incarceratedfor the Helter Skelter murders. Whereas Helter Skelter was more about the trial, this book reflects a lot more on Manson's life both in and out of prison. It also contains transcripts from several of Manson's parole hearings. Serves as the perfect companion piece to Helter Skelter.

Continues where Helter Skelter left off

I read Helter Skelter decades ago and watched the gripping television mini-series and was fascinated by both. Since then, no other Manson book has compared until this one. Taming The Beast takes off right where Helter Skelter ended without missing a beat and shows us what Manson has been doing since. Despite being in prison, his family remains alive after all these years and both he and they are just as frightening as ever. Great book!

An excellent book

For anyone who has ever wondered what life is really like for one of America's most infamous criminals, Charles Manson, I would suggest you pick up a copy of this fascinating book. This booknot only presents to the reader a very thorough look into Manson's life behind bars, but it also shines a bright light on what life is like at some of America's most dangerous penal institutions. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this book. You won't regret that you did!

Excellent book with keen insight into the mind of a lunatic

This book was awesome. George had daily contact with Manson and you can feel the fear and mesmerizing power of Manson through the pages of the book. He details everyday conversations he had with Manson through an exciting writing style which wouldn't allow me to put the book down. I finished the book in less than three days.jaydub.