Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Born Again or China Diary of George H W Bush

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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