BOOKS BY JOE McGINNISS
(1983) Fatal Vision tells the story of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, a charismatic, Princeton-educated Green Beret physician who one night in 1970 savagely murdered his pregnant wife and two small daughters. Initially set free by the Army, MacDonald was convicted ten years later, thanks to his father-in-law’s relentless pursuit. McGinniss, who lived with the MacDonald defense during the trial, chronicles every aspect of this horrifying and complex crime, including the dark psyche of MacDonald, a golden boy who on the surface seemed destined to live the American dream. Fatal Vision penetrates to the heart of one of the most notorious and controversial murder cases ever to capture the public’s attention. The book became a bestseller and has remained in print for decades. The NBC miniseries starred Karl Malden as the father-in-law and introduced Gary Cole with an impeccable portrayal of MacDonald. »Click here to read the 1989 Epilogue“Mr. McGinniss has delivered the goods here…Fatal Vision smells of integrity, and that’s one of the many things about it that make it irresistible to read, even if its vision of the human soul is somewhat bleak and frightening.” –Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times “This is a wisely observant, well-written, understated book full of truths about people…McGinniss has exercised his customary skill here, far transcending the gore and creepy-crawliness. The mysteries in his story are both eerie and profound.” –Robert Stone, Harper’s Magazine “A haunting resurrection of Crime and Punishment.” —Time Magazine “This is the real thing…A terrific book that will keep you up until two in the morning.” —Chicago Tribune “Extraordinary, compelling…a book of depth and maturity.” –John Katzenbach, Philadelphia Inquirer |
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[…] “Going to Extremes” is the classic “pipeline era” book. It’s written by an outsider, but that’s sort of the point. Joe McGinniss describes the insanity of the multi-billion dollar pipeline project and the impact of new money and new people arriving in a tidal wave. It likely takes a number of detours from the exact truth, but you just have to take it all with a grain of salt. It asks a lot of questions about what defines the “Real Alaska.” It’s a question that residents of the state are constantly negotiating. […]
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