Very good book but some errors. See 'Star's review on manson direct dot com. Other than tbis, the only other book worth getting (and a definite ourchase for anyone wanting to know the facts as opposed to the pulp fiction) should get Schrecks new 2011 900 page Manson File which I believe the massively updated 2011 version is only available through his website. 
 This book, alongside Schrecks new 2011 book 'The Manson File: Myth and Reality of an Outlaw Shaman' are the ONLY two books worth getting on the case and the man. 
 Their are only two decent unbiased books on Manson, this being one and the other (which is a DEFINITE get, really a MUST purchase) is 'The Manson File: Myth and Reality of an Outlaw Shaman' by Nikolas Schreck. As with the other reviewers, this is currently only available from Schrecks own website is but the BEST book on the case, a MUST read.