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dark informative reflective slow-paced

 I can't remember who suggested this book to me. Perhaps it was from a podcast that I listen to. This book was written by David Thibodeau, who was present at the Branch Davidian compound during the FBI raid. David Koresh, the leader of the Branch Davidians, met David and they bonded over music. Eventually, David became a follower of Koresh, moving to the compound. He remained there until the raid. It was interesting to read an account from someone who knew Koresh, and who was inside the compound during the raid. The people who remained in the compound during the 51 day siege that was perpetrated by the FBI really went through a lot. So many people died during this event, and in such horrific ways. I cannot imagine how traumatized the survivors must still be. I hope that people have been able to find some peace and healing from this event. It is so interesting to read about what caught the attention of the followers of Koresh.