Don Reid witnessed 189 electrocutions during his 35 years covering the Texas prison system for the Huntsville Item and Associated Press. He describes his experiences and tells the stories of many men executed, recounting his transformation from a supporter of capital punishment to a national spokesman for the abolition of the death penalty. This book was first published 35 years ago under the title Eyewitness . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)