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Final Truth: The Autobiography of Mass Murderer/Serial Killer Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins
by
Wilton Earle
Author-journalist, Wilton Earle spent 15 months listening to Gaskins horrific confessions and here reveals sight into a killer's tortured mind. This graphic account is not recommended for young readers. but should be required reading for all law enforcement personnel, attorneys, sociologists, physchiatrists, psychologists, and anyone in the forensic field.
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Being from SC, I have always heard about Pee Wee Gaskins. This book is very disturbing and quite graphic. Only about half of the book has been confirmed by police. Lies or not it is extremely upsetting and scary to think about these crimes. I found it very interesting and disturbing at the same time. Not for the weak, must enjoy psychology/criminology.
In his commentary of the celebration of sadistic murder,
Final Truth: The Autobiography of a Serial Killer
, Colin Wilson refers to the first particularly gruesome passage involving the death of an innocent girl as one which “may well be the point at which most readers will stop reading
Final Truth
. That was certainly my own reaction the first time I read the book.”
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Graphic. Gory. Detailed. Not for the squeamish. Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins is at the top tier of serial killers with the likes of Bundy and Dahmer but without the notoriety. Something that surprises me after reading this book which is in his own words. Reading these types of books is a study in how sociopaths think yet one can never really know unless you yourself lacks empathy, morals and a conscious. If you are able to get your hands on this harder to find book and can handle details of murders ...more
This was the most repulsive book I've ever read, and I think the only one I've ever intentionally destroyed for the purposes of preventing it from being read by others.
In the book Gaskins tells in horrific detail about the crimes he committed both in and out of prison. If true, this was one of the most dangerous psychopaths in American history. He was tremendously cold-blooded and sadistic.
I don't recommend it.
In the book Gaskins tells in horrific detail about the crimes he committed both in and out of prison. If true, this was one of the most dangerous psychopaths in American history. He was tremendously cold-blooded and sadistic.
I don't recommend it.
such a horrific and DETAILED book. Donald pee wee gaskins is a sick person and threw out the book goes into details of his killings. cant put it down once you pick it up!
Easily the most horrific book I've ever read. everything sadistic and sexually deviant you can imagine is done by Pee Wee Gaskins. Not a fun window to look in on the mind of a serial killer of over 100 people- but incredibly well transcribed in interviews before his execution.
There were times that I wanted to put it down, but I kept in mind that this was a true account from a serial killer, and I was interested in hearing what he had to say. I'd read alot of true crime, psycology etc. but this has to be the most graphic detailed account I have ever read. I have passed my copy along, and those people said pretty much the same thing. I'd give it a 10 for reality, and authentication purposes and if you're really into OMG reading then this is the book for you. It's also
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Aug 04, 2011
Lala
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Wow... The graphic details of Gaskins' murders (and knowing that it's a true story) made this one hard to read. Several times I had to put the book down and walk away for awhile. There is some fascinating commentary about Gaskins, serial killers, and what makes them the way they are at the end of the book. Anyway, I was curious to read this one because his reign of terror was in my home state and I saw it more of a historical thing, but I don't ever care to read it again- and probably some of th
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Final Truth = definition of pure evil. I have read this book twice and each time I enjoyed it thoroughly. Pee Wee Gaskins tells his story in gory details, he leaves nothing to the imagination. Gaskins tales are sick, interesting, horrifying, fascinating - the book is a page-turner, it flows. The murder details in this book are so atrocious that at times I felt as if I were reading fiction written by a twisted author. The author was, indeed, more than twisted, but his book is no fiction.
When I first read this book, I was horrified knowing that Gaskins took so much pleasure out of killing these people. B/c of the area I grew up in, I always heard about Pee Wee. After reading this book, I've come to the realization that he was a very disturbed man. I don't encourage anyone to read this book unless they can stomach the details he goes into. It's a hard read in some ways, but it definately gives u an idea of what goes on behind the thoughts of some serial killers..
If you are curious about the mind of serial killers then this is a must read. If you are squeamish then be aware it is graphic. All in all an excellent journey into one of the most violent minds to date. Not an enjoyable experience, only because true human suffering is not something to enjoy experiencing in any medium. Having said that, I still couldn't put the book down.
I recommend this book, not because it is a fluffy feel-good type book, nor for any voyeuristic appeal to anyone's sadistic side. Rather, it is a disturbing book that should be read by any who can stomach it and at least understood by those who can't. It is important to realize that there are people like this in the world and to take precautions against them.
Rather than reading a book about a killer where the killer has no say, this book is as close as one can get to what actually happened. When I meet people who do not believe in the death penalty I recommend this book; if anything can sway someone, this is it. Gaskins was one of the most depraved killers I've ever read about. Glad he's dead.
I have read a lot of true crime and serial killer books but this is the most disturbing one by far.
I would not recommend this book to anyone who is easily shocked or not used to graphic details. There were parts of this book that I actually had to stop reading and then go back to.
Gaskins was truly a sociopath.
I would not recommend this book to anyone who is easily shocked or not used to graphic details. There were parts of this book that I actually had to stop reading and then go back to.
Gaskins was truly a sociopath.
Jan 11, 2008
Physk
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
true crime fans and serial killer biography fans
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Nelson from Florida- enough said
possibly the most fucked up and twisted killer from America. forget Bundy and Dahmer, throw out Berkowitz and Gacey, this is the most demented and relentlessly evil man of our country's history. you will not be the same after hearing his one and only, no holds-barred, recollection of his life and crimes. NOT for the squeamish.
Not for the faint of heart. Riveting and engaging but difficult to swallow at times. This story would never be believable if it were fictional. It's just too far out. Some people are so sick and this book brings that to light. The killer has some funny ways of speaking with some truly entertaining one-liners.
This book was graphic and disturbing. In an autobiographical format, the killer himself discusses his life in gruesome detail.
I have recently learned, however, that the man was a notorious liar (what serial killer isn't?) and probably made up most of it. This makes him an all the more repulsive human being.
I have recently learned, however, that the man was a notorious liar (what serial killer isn't?) and probably made up most of it. This makes him an all the more repulsive human being.
This is a book that will grab you from the very first chapter. We all thought there was no one as evil as Jeffrey Dahmer BEFORE him - but Pee Wee Gaskins was the father of Jeffrey Dahmer. Evil in flesh form, and puts you in his Hearst riding around looking for your prey...excellent book.
Warning - MUST have strong stomach...not for the faint at heart. Pee Wee Gaskins might be one of the sickest seriel killers ever. I was intrigued by this book because the killings happened in and near Myrtle Beach in the 70's and 80's, where I went to college.
not the typical book i would read but after being recommended by my sister (who is a huge true crime/forensics fan) i figured i'd give it a try. very detailed, gruesomely graphic, disturbing and unsettling. i do not want to read another book like this again.
It's not a happy/fun book or a quick read. As the true story of a serial killer, told by his point of view it's pretty disturbing. However, I felt like a better and more aware person having read it. If interested in psychology this is a good book to read.
a friend of mine gave me this book, she said it was the most troubling thing she had ever read in her life,! scared her to death to think such a person could do such things to someone. i read it. i couldnt sleep for a week!
Autobiography of one of America's worst serial killers- Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins. South Carolina 1969-1975. Very graphic- often hard to read details. Good explanation at end of reasons why a person turns to this sort of crime.
Aug 06, 2011
Fran
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It was very disturbing,and was shocked by some of things he has done. I could not put it down. It was a great book. It is definitely a must read book !
This book is a trip and makes you wonder where the rest of the bodies of the people he killed are, especially since I'm from South Carolina....
Wow...I've read this several times and it gets creepier each time. Not for the weak hearted. An unfortunate part of South Carolina history...
Vivid retelling of the life and murders from serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins. I couldn't put this one down. It's got some sick shit.
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