{"product_id":"2940044235311","title":"Before He Became A Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Manson has long been a synonym for evil. But years before his reputation as one of America’s most sinister killers, Manson was an unwanted boy.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1949, when 14 year old Charles Manson arrived at Father Flanagan’s legendary Boys Town, he was brimming with hope. He saw a promising future. Then something happened that crushed hope and sent history in a darker direction.\u003cbr\u003eManson’s story is told through the eyes of Jake and Maggie, a father and daughter seeking resolution to life-long divisions. From his hospice bed, Jake Bowden confesses the crystalizing events that occurred long ago when Charlie was his Boys Town roommate.\u003cbr\u003eWith Manson’s input, McDowell explores the largely uncharted territory of a feared killer’s adolescence, weaving fact with speculation to explain what might have gone so wrong.\u003cbr\u003eManson is still relevant in our society, representing anti-establishment principles that continue to attract today’s youth. Convicted of ordering others to murder for him, he remains a fascinating—if horrifying—subject. Manson receives more letters than any prisoner in U. S. history.\u003cbr\u003eWhether interpreted as controversial social commentary or simply a great read, this poignant tale of childhood tragedy will leave readers questioning their perceptions of history.\u003cbr\u003e(Includes 20 photograhs)\u003cbr\u003eThe optional prequel to this novel is: The Homecoming Train, by Lawson McDowell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawson McDowell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081294987504,"sku":"2940044235311","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940044235311_p0.jpg?v=1763669838","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940044235311","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}