Ed George was a prison counselor at San Quentin when Charles Manson was sent away for the Tate-Labianca killings. In Taming The Beast, George tells not only about his relationship with Manson, but how working along side Charlie effected his life. The stories, both interesting and unique, show a side of Manson rarely seen. This book is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about what Manson has been up to, since being incarcerated for the 1969 killings.