Born Again

By Charles W. Colson

Book Overview

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One man's search for meaning in the midst of the Watergate scandal

In 1974 Charles W. Colson pleaded guilty to Watergate-related offenses and, after a tumultuous investigation, served seven months in prison. In his search for meaning and purpose in the face of the Watergate scandal, Colson penned Born Again. This unforgettable memoir shows a man who, seeking fulfillment in success and power, found it, paradoxically, in national disgrace and prison.

In the decades since its initial publication, Born Again has brought hope and encouragement to millions. This remarkable story of new life continues to influence lives around the world.

This expanded edition includes a brand-new introduction and a new epilogue by Colson, recounting the writing of his bestselling book and detailing some of the ways his background and ministry have brought hope and encouragement to so many.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800794591
• ISBN13: 9780800794590
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Chosen Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A must read! Life changing! WoW!

Chuck was radically transformed by the grace of God and incomprehensible power of the love of Jesus Christ! Incredibly interesting view into the mess and manipulation of politics! My life will not be the same after reading this autobiography!

Politics, government, law and spiritual discovery

This book is timeless. What transpired in the Nixon era is no different than what surely happens with every administration: legal issues, political adversaries, government policy and more. When you finish it, the odds are great that you'll want to pass it on to a friend!

A Powerful Reminder of Christian Faith and Community

Born Again is a somewhat trite title, but the contents of the book are not so. There are so many biographies out there that are lists of events and facts that surround a person; this is not one of them. Colson explains to you what is happening in his mind and heart. It is not merely a book about his conversion, it is the story of the changing of his heart. Throughout the story, you see the power of God working, not only in Colson, but in the lives of the people around him. I sometimes wonder if Colson painted too bright a picture of the Christians he met like Doug Coe and Tom Phillips, but even if he did, those lights are surely what Colson saw in the midst of his darkness. The changing power of God was evident in them in this work, as was the power in him. Also evident was the power of Christian community that is often lacking in the church. Hughes' offering that the bonds of Christianity overrided their political separation and that he would be willing to give Chuck anything and trust him with it was a powerful statement. I read this book years ago and found it good. Having grown and come back to reread it, I found it better. It is very much worth reading.

A Spiriually Uplifting Book

Colson does not try to hide any of his sins from you. He tells the whole truth about how he turned from being Nixon's "Hatchet Man" to a follower of Christ. It shows that even in the hardest time's, God will prevail.