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Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown

Non-Fiction385 pagesAges 12+
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Summary

This nonfiction account chronicles the life of Jim Jones from his childhood through his founding of the Peoples Temple, a religious group that promised equality and justice. The narrative follows Jones's transformation from an idealistic preacher to a cult leader who used manipulation and control over his followers, ultimately leading to the tragic mass deaths at Jonestown in Guyana in 1978.

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💋Romance & SexHeavy
🍷Drugs & AlcoholSignificant
📋Other ContentExtreme
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