by John Maguire and Mary Lee Dunn
The tragedy in Guyana raises many questions. How could one man convince over a thousand Americans to give up everything and relocate to South America? What led to the ambush and murder of Congressman Leo J. Ryan? How did Reverend Jim Jones receive praise from respected Americans such as Rosalynn Carter and Vice President Walter Mondale, despite concerns raised by his son about his fanatical and paranoid behavior? These are just a few of the mysteries surrounding the infamous People's Temple and the Reverend Jim Jones.