The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple, Jeff Guinn
Book
Historical
Non-fiction
Book
Historical
Non-fiction
Updated: 2 June 2021
| No rape or sexual assault | |
| Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied) | |
| Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing) | |
| Sexual relationship between adult and teenager | |
| Child sexual abuse | |
| Incest | |
| Attempted rape | |
| Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after) | |
| Detailed/vivid description of rape |
Description
Page 224: as part of a general discussion around the sexual liberties which Jim Jones felt free to take with his followers, it is mentioned that at least one surviving member of the temple has spoken about where he "crossed the line into rape." There is a description of her experience and of specific incidents in question.
Page 225: discussion of the fact that Jim Jones was sexually involved with at least one teenage member of the temple.
Page 299-300: description of an incident where Jim Jones was arrested for exposing himself to a police officer in a bathroom.
Page 411-412: discussion of the fact that Jim Jones, when rebuffed by a teenage temple member he was sexually interested in, would routinely have her drugged in order to assault her.
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