Jim Jones - A Memoir

The temple had become an extended family for those who had travelled west. Jones made the rounds to their homes in the hills and hollows, chatting, enjoying their company,. Showed concern for their well being and understanding for their problems. He took on a remarkable burden of caring while demanding little in return. Only with apology in his voice would he ask members to do things for their church. People did not mind helping some one work on his car or harvest grapes; they were loving one another. Jim's large rainbow family was happy there, and jim seemed happy. Marceline made herself at home, and the children played in the woods, a rough house with jim on the grass