Waco: A Survivor's Story
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The basis of the celebrated Paramount Network miniseries starring Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch -- Waco is the critically-acclaimed, first person account of the siege by Branch Davidian survivor, David Thibodeau. Twenty-five years ago, the FBI staged a deadly raid on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. Texas. David Thibodeau survived to tell the story. When he first met the man who called himself David Koresh, David Thibodeau was a drummer in a local a rock band. Though he had never been religious in the slightest, Thibodeau gradually became a follower and moved to the Branch Davidian compound in Waco. He remained there until April 19, 1993, when the compound was stormed and burned to the ground after a 51-day standoff with government authorities. In this compelling account -- now with an updated epilogue that revisits remaining survivors--Thibodeau explores why so many people came to believe that Koresh was divinely inspired. We meet the men, women, and children of Mt. Carmel. We get inside the day-to-day life of the community. We also understand Thibodeau's brutally honest assessment of the United States government's actions. The result is a memoir that reads like a thriller, with each page taking us closer to the eventual inferno.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1602865736
ISBN13:9781602865730
Release Date:January 2018
Publisher:Grand Central Publishing
Length:400 Pages
Weight:0.97 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.9" x 8.8"
Customer Reviews
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An Insider's Look at the Waco Tragedy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
My hat goes off to David Thibodeau for his riveting rendition of the tragedy at Waco. Thidbodeau has a unique perspective as a member of the religious community that came under seige and also one of the few not imprisoned in the aftermath.Amazingly, Thibodeau does not present an "all or nothing" approach to the the scenario. He deserves high commendation and praise for his willingness to look at himself, his former leader, his friends and family within the group as well as the government officials involved with the tragedy from a critical perspective. He lets no one off (least of all himself) with a simple cursory glance and attempts to help the reader understand the tragedy from a fresh perspective.This was a truly enlightening book and I highly recommend it to anyone with more than a casual interest in religious freedom or the events that occured at Mt. Carmel in 1993. Congratulations Mr. Thibodeau, in spite of the agony you have endured, you have succeeded in applying a vivid human face and a balanced view to a very complex and difficult situation.
A 'Must read' if you love America but hate what's happening
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Mr. Thibodeau has written a historic document in this book. He managed to stop the natural urge to preach. This book would never once have interested me but now I realize we are all guilty if we remain apathetic. Well done Mr.Thibodeau! Let's get proactive before WE lose OUR freedoms too! THANK-YOU David!
Waco - An American Tragedy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book, along with "The Ashes of Waco" by Dick Reavis should be required reading for the American Press, Congress, and all Americans who value Freedom. The inhabitants of Mt. Carmel were not crazy, they were religious. More than 80 Americans died in Waco because they held religious beliefs that differed from the established "norm". If you buy "A Place Called Waco" you won't put it down till you've finished. David's book is straight from the heart. It's a fascinating read, detailing life in Mt.Carmel before,during and after the Fiasco, as experienced by a survivor.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
If you believe everything you see and hear on t.v. this book is not for you It is the authors account of his life in Mt. Carmel and the governments, cover up of the fiasco it caused in Waco. Very well written and fair. Koresh didnt always wear a white hat.
The other side of the story
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
When you finally discover that you have been mislead by the media and the government for six years, only then can you start to realize the real story. This book forced me to see another side of the story that I was not able to see before.
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