Charles Colson: A Story of Power, Corruption, and Redemption

by John Perry

Charles Colson: A Story of Power, Corruption, and Redemption is the first complete account of Colson's carly years. Based on private papers at Wheaton College, exclusive conversations, and the Nixon Presidential Papers at the National Archives, this book traces the story of Colson's transformation from political insider and White House hatchet man to one of the most important and inspiring spiritual figures of our time. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805425128
• ISBN13: 9780805425123
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Watergate Revisited

I have always professed that Chuck Colson is one of my living heroes of the faith. Now I remember why.John Perry does an excellent job of revisiting Watergate through the eyes of the guy who supposedly would run over his own grandma to get Richard Nixon elected. Like the previous statement there is much we think we know of Colson which is actually the stuff of mythology. For instance, he was convicted of Watergate-related crimes, right? You are wrong Bebe Rebozo breath!!! (Read the book and find out about his actual self-inflicted conviction.)Perry's research is thorough and his storytelling and pace compelling. He caused me to do something I have never done before. I picked up the book at 8 PM on a Saturday night and didn't put it down until I was finished at 4:30 AM. The next morning my pastor wanted to know why I was yawning during his sermon... offered fresh perspective and riveting detail to the still unfolding story that is Chuck Colson's legacy as a man and as a Christian.