Born Again
Author: Charles Colson
As the chief counsel for President Richard Nixon over thirty years ago, Charles Colson influenced the most powerful government in the world-and was an instigator in one of the most devastating political scandals in modern history. He successfully led Nixon to reelection-and struggled to find meaning in any White House success. He was esteemed for his commitment to his party, his president, and his work-and developed a legacy of being the "evil genius" of the administration. Most significantly, Colson lived a life of privilege and professional triumph-yet knew little joy.
An autobiography that reads like a novel, Born Again is the story of a man at the heart of the cloak-and-dagger conspiracies that led to Nixon's downfall in 1974. Only when Colson faced prison doors, ultimate disillusionment, and the darkness of his selfish ambitions did he find true life.
The remarkable political drama of one of the most influential and intriguing people of our time, Born Again reminds us that God never tires of offering second chances.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Before We Begin
1 Something Wrong 1
2 "Good Enough" 11
3 "Break All the - China" 27
4 The President's Night Out 43
5 Hatchet Man 55
6 "Exhausted Volcano" 78
7 The Long Hot Summer 100
8 An Unforgettable Night 124
9 Cottage by the Sea 137
10 Washington Revisited 154
11 Brothers 174
12 Christ in the Headlines 191
13 The Lonely House 210
14 Underground Movement 225
15 Accused 238
16 Decision 255
17 Guilty, Your Honor 277
18 Awaiting Judgment 288
19 Fall of the Gavel 302
20 The Slammer 310
21 "Don't Get Involved" 326
22 No Favors, Please 340
23 When Two or More Gather 353
24 A Helping Hand 367
25 Unexpected Gift 385
26 Spiritual Warfare 396
27 A Time to Be Free 412
Epilogue 425
With Gratitude 428
Index of Proper Names 432
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China Diary of George H. W Bush: The Making of a Global President
Author: Jeffrey A Engel
Available in print for the first time, this day-by-day diary of George H. W. Bush's life in China opens a fascinating window into one of the most formative periods of his career. As head of the United States Liaison Office in Beijing from 1974 to 1975, Bush witnessed high-level policy deliberations and daily social interactions between the two Cold War superpowers. The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history, marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations, and sheds light on the ideals of a global president in the making.
In compelling words, Bush reveals a thoughtful and pragmatic realism that would guide him for decades to come. He considers the crisis of Vietnam, the difficulties of détente, and tensions in the Middle East, while lamenting the global decline in American power. He formulates views on the importance of international alliances and personal diplomacy, as he struggles to form meaningful relationships with China's top leaders. With a critical eye for detail, he depicts key political figures, including Gerald Ford, Donald Rumsfeld, Deng Xiaoping, and the ever-difficult Henry Kissinger. Throughout, Bush offers impressions of China and its people, describing his explorations of Beijing by bicycle, and his experiences with Chinese food, language lessons, and Ping-Pong.
Complete with a preface by George H. W. Bush, and an introduction and essay by Jeffrey Engel that place Bush's China experience in the broad context of his public career, The China Diary of George H. W. Bush offers an unmediated perspective on American diplomatic history, and exploresa crucial period's impact on a future commander in chief.
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