Discover the haunting introspection in 'The Devil's Haircut: My Life Before and After the Raurimu Massacre' by Steve Anderson. This poignant memoir, published on May 1, 2023, is an intimate case study of one of New Zealand's most devastating events—the Raurimu Massacre that shook the country on February 8, 1997. This heartbreaking tragedy left six innocent lives lost and four others grappling with severe gunshot injuries, in addition to countless psychological scars for survivors and their families.

In this compelling book, Steve Anderson opens up about the harrowing moments that led to the senseless violence and shares his deeply personal journey of understanding and recovery. He recounts the day of the massacre, where he found himself at the epicenter of chaos, taking the lives of his father and family friends. Exploring themes of insanity and redemption, this memoir provides rare insights into mental health and the challenges of coping with trauma.

Through Steve's powerful storytelling, readers gain access to a complex mind struggling to reconcile guilt and remorse over decades. This memoir transcends a mere recounting of events, offering reflections that resonate with anyone grappling with their past. Perfect for readers interested in mental health, psychology, and true crime, 'The Devil's Haircut' shines a light on the journey toward healing.

With 372 pages of profound insights, beautifully bound in paperback format (153 x 234 mm), this book is a crucial read for those seeking to understand the human psyche in the face of tragedy. Immerse yourself in this unique perspective, available for quick dispatch and delivery.

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The Devil’s Haircut is an intimate case study from the tragedy of one of this country’s worst mass shootings. The Raurimu Massacre, as it came to be known, happened on 8 February 1997 and saw six everyday New Zealanders die. Another four were left with serious gunshot injuries, and they and many others live today with deep psychological scars. In Steve’s own words, learn how he found himself at the nucleus of events that day. He shot dead his father and five friends of the family. Floridly psychotic at the time, he would later be found ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’. In the lead up to the deaths and in the 26 years since, Steve remembers everything. He has had to find ways to live with what has happened. His walk has brought him into contact with many others, both in mental health circles and in the community, and each has been able to teach him something. This is a rare insight into the mind of another. Steve lets us into his thoughts, before, at the time, and after the shootings on that day.
Author: Steve Anderson Publisher: Urban Druid Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm
Pages: 372
Publication Date: 01-05-2023