This is an interesting take on Jim Jones and the People’s Temple in Guyana. What type of hold does Jones have on his followers that could result in the suicides of 913 people? In this first-hand telling of her experiences with the People’s Temple, Deborah Layton explores how she became involved with the group and eventually escaped. She attempts to dissect Jones’ psyche to expose his deepening mental illness that led him to believe and act the way he did until his supposed paranoia completely took over. She also shares some stories of various members to help us understand how he could have such devout believers. One person’s story does not cover all aspects of what happened in Jonestown but I feel it certainly give an overall view of the dangers of falling under the spell of a person who promises a better life to those who feel marginalized and are looking for something better.
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