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A review by fourestxx
Koresh: The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy at Waco by Stephan Talty
4.0
Koresh: The True Story of David Koresh and the Tragedy at Waco offers a really fascinating and (in my opinion) balanced insight into the history of David Koresh and the events that occurred at Mount Carmel during the 1993 siege.
The author delves into the backstory of Koresh (then Vernon Howell) and his abusive childhood, following his journey through religious exploration in young adulthood to his position as the Leader of the Davidians.
What I found most interesting were the interviews and comments of other people, both at the time and from the present day reflecting back….Davidian survivors, the family members of those lost in 1993, the Government agents present for the standoff and even David’s former love interests.
These details helped to present a well-rounded picture of both the Davidians themselves, their place in history (alongside other tragic events such as Jonestown) and the building of government mistrust in the US.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The author delves into the backstory of Koresh (then Vernon Howell) and his abusive childhood, following his journey through religious exploration in young adulthood to his position as the Leader of the Davidians.
What I found most interesting were the interviews and comments of other people, both at the time and from the present day reflecting back….Davidian survivors, the family members of those lost in 1993, the Government agents present for the standoff and even David’s former love interests.
These details helped to present a well-rounded picture of both the Davidians themselves, their place in history (alongside other tragic events such as Jonestown) and the building of government mistrust in the US.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.