After almost 43 years, the tragedy of Jonestown still haunts me. I was 19 when the news hit and shocked the world. Through all these years, I have continued to devour every new account of what happened there. Now, with the internet, so much is right at our fingertips. So much of it tells the same basic story. Your account of the young lives that endured Jones’ maniacal reign of terror is both fascinating and informative. Thanks!
I remember when Jonestown happened. I was a year out of my senior graduation from high school. When ABC news broadcasted the first image of the scene over the Pavillion, the country was in shock. Jonestown was the talk of my school. I am sure every school. I just purchased this book. Thank you for remembering the young kids, who were under tyranny, and were powerless to do anything.
I'm so glad you are giving this subject the reverence and tenderness it deserves. The more I understand the tragedy for its truth the more humanness is revealed.
This video is a piece of history unto itself capturing communications during the Covid lockdowns! Was a teacher during those crazy days … drummed up some ptsd watching this thinking about the struggles trying to teach online !!!
I had not heard of this book but, I would love to read it. I often wonder how these kids managed at Jonestown and how they were before their parents got involved in this cult.
These poor teens. None of us can even imagine the existence they lived. You know, through the years I have brainstormed ideas of how the US or someone could have rescued these people but I think, especially toward the end it would have been impossible. That or there would have been extreme bloodshed as Jones had his armed men and so many of the people were so beaten down in everyway plus they were half starved. True respect and love for all of these souls that were lost.
I was 17 when the Jonestown tragedy unfolded.. This was my generation that died in the jungle. I do not believe for 1 second that those independent minded teenagers voluntarily committed suicide. We are not getting the whole story of the actual suicide event. This was a well orchestrated killing operation performed with military precision. Other sinister parties were involved and I believe escaped justice. I appreciate this reverent memory of my generations' Jonestown victims...the teenagers. May God bless them. Some of us will never forget.
This was a mass suicide it wasent mass murder at all as meny beleve apart from the kids thay were hachuly religious fanatics to begin with or holy rollers but for 1 reason or another thay started worshipping jones himself like he was there god
@@neilcooper9508it was definitely mass murder, they were forced into it, they had no other option then to die that day one way or another. They had gun men on them waiting to shoot anyone who didn’t “willingly” drink the poison, they shot people and forcefully injected the ones who refused, they didn’t have a choice, it was murder. It’s only suicide when you willingly choose to do so without force.
This lady is one of the most bleeding heart liberals I have ever seen soo non judgmental though. Wonder if she's the type that calls black conservatives sellouts she doesn't seem like it but if you give these people just a little bit of truth they literally turn into ravenous barking dogs
I was facebook friends with Vernon Gosney before he passed away. He never spoke about it, but I was very happy he survived.
After almost 43 years, the tragedy of Jonestown still haunts me. I was 19 when the news hit and shocked the world. Through all these years, I have continued to devour every new account of what happened there. Now, with the internet, so much is right at our fingertips. So much of it tells the same basic story. Your account of the young lives that endured Jones’ maniacal reign of terror is both fascinating and informative. Thanks!
I have compassion for all the victims. Unless you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes we can't judge them
They were gullible fools. Woke up too late.
I remember when Jonestown happened. I was a year out of my senior graduation from high school. When ABC news broadcasted the first image of the scene over the Pavillion, the country was in shock. Jonestown was the talk of my school. I am sure every school. I just purchased this book. Thank you for remembering the young kids, who were under tyranny, and were powerless to do anything.
I'm so glad you are giving this subject the reverence and tenderness it deserves. The more I understand the tragedy for its truth the more humanness is revealed.
Well said indeed.. I find myself constantly educating people on this ultra important episode in our lifetime!
Love this! What a respectful and wonderful presentation.
This video is a piece of history unto itself capturing communications during the Covid lockdowns! Was a teacher during those crazy days … drummed up some ptsd watching this thinking about the struggles trying to teach online !!!
I had not heard of this book but, I would love to read it. I often wonder how these kids managed at Jonestown and how they were before their parents got involved in this cult.
This story is about the saddest I've ever heard.
I remember cooking with Judy and Danny Hallinan. We made tamales from scratch.
These poor teens. None of us can even imagine the existence they lived. You know, through the years I have brainstormed ideas of how the US or someone could have rescued these people but I think, especially toward the end it would have been impossible. That or there would have been extreme bloodshed as Jones had his armed men and so many of the people were so beaten down in everyway plus they were half starved. True respect and love for all of these souls that were lost.
I was 17 when the Jonestown tragedy unfolded.. This was my generation that died in the jungle. I do not believe for 1 second that those independent minded teenagers voluntarily committed suicide. We are not getting the whole story of the actual suicide event. This was a well orchestrated killing operation performed with military precision. Other sinister parties were involved and I believe escaped justice. I appreciate this reverent memory of my generations' Jonestown victims...the teenagers. May God bless them. Some of us will never forget.
The only murderers there were the parents of the children I don't beleve the adults were forced iv studid this case
@@neilcooper9508Dr Mootoo differs on your take. I trust Mootoo.
Its hard to say realy but I value your opinion Neil england
This was a mass suicide it wasent mass murder at all as meny beleve apart from the kids thay were hachuly religious fanatics to begin with or holy rollers but for 1 reason or another thay started worshipping jones himself like he was there god
@@neilcooper9508it was definitely mass murder, they were forced into it, they had no other option then to die that day one way or another. They had gun men on them waiting to shoot anyone who didn’t “willingly” drink the poison, they shot people and forcefully injected the ones who refused, they didn’t have a choice, it was murder. It’s only suicide when you willingly choose to do so without force.
Beautiful people xx Tricked n trapped xxx uk
The only 1 I have respect for out of out of them jones town lot is david Parker wise and I all so excuse the children
Maybe everyone can learn something from this and AS AN ADULT take responsibility for yourself.
Bat ler? Rit ter? Par riz Rizei?
Roume
This lady is one of the most bleeding heart liberals I have ever seen soo non judgmental though. Wonder if she's the type that calls black conservatives sellouts she doesn't seem like it but if you give these people just a little bit of truth they literally turn into ravenous barking dogs
Keep wondering
Good thing conservatives are never given even a little bit of truth, nor possess such to give to anyone else.
Way to make a tragedy all about you.
Jim Jones was awesome! Greatest prophet in history!
Hail Jim Jones!!!
Yeah he was 😂
What a sick person you are. What if you had been in their shoes??? I will pray that you come into the knowledge of the real Jesus Christ.