Gideon's Torch Special Limited Edition

by Charles W. Colson, Ellen Vaughn, CHARLES COLSON AND ELLEN VAUGHN

Book Overview

Special Limited Edition of this Novel in Oversized paperback format. From the back of the book: "Emily Gineen just made it to the top. She's the new attorney general of the United States, and it wasn't supposed to be like this. Even before her name plate goes on the door, a controversial doctor is murdered, a TV network is hijacked in prime time, a terrorist bomb takes out a research facility, the National Guard patrols all major cities, solid citizens...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849938902
• ISBN13: 9780849938900
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Word Publishing
• Length: 553 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Prophetic

For all the reviews I read on this fictional book, calling it "Anti-woman", "fantasy" "turner diary for the anti-choice masses"... it is strangely, sadly prophetic. The "Regeneration Centers" about which much of the discussion revolves - operated by stripping the stem cells from aborted babies. This was seen as fantasy, as it was funded by the government and Hollywood in this book. CA has just passed Prop 71. Today they announced the start of "The Institute for Regenerative Medicine"... which is, in fact, funded by the government and promoted by Hollywood. It saddens me, someone who has lived with Multiple Sclerosis since 2001, and will do so until my death, that people would choose fetal stem cell research over living with the cards they've been dealt... How can someone condone ending a life to repair a broken one?

This Book Slams Reality Hard!

I enjoyed this book immensley, but don't read it if you don't like blood, death, or any type of life's depressing consequences. The governments point of view was very interesting, as most officer's are Democrats, and the Pro-Life movement is very strong. Because this book takes place in the future, it makes you wonder if this really could happen....

A political, but meaningful book

This book is extremely political throughout and although I'm not exactly into politics, if you are then this book is for you. Overall though, it was extremely good. The underlining theme and the most significant quality in this book is that of no matter what happens, stand up for your Lord at all costs. The people in this book are willing to give up everything for their Lord. It also hits abortion pretty hard and makes you realize that it IS MURDER! This book, indeed, does not have an exactly good ending, but it teaches you alot.

Well written, but don't look for a happy ending...

A "happy" ending will not be found in this book. This is a very sobering novel about how it is possible for individuals with evil intentions to manipulate "good" people. Subtly, this book reveals how weak we are when we base our "goodness" in the substance of the world. The only good that will ever prevail is the good that is rooted in Jesus Christ. Gideon's Torch addresses this basic concept extremely well. The story is exciting, pulling the reader through at a reasonable pace, and leaving him to ponder, "Could this happen in my life?" Gideon's Torch is very well written and a pleasure to read. Charles Colson's experiences in the government lead the reader to believe Mr. Colson knows what he is writing about.

Today's US government issues by one who knows them(Fiction?)

As you go through the chapters, you may wonder if this book is prophetic. It deals with the abortion issue in the United States from the White House perspective. It reminds us that the good guy doesn't always win but good can come out of evil deeds and anyone can change. You will have to finish this book to know the ending. Once you've finished, you may look at the national news in a new light. Good reading for current times.