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 more than three decades since its initial publication, Born Again has brought hope and encouragement to...
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 more than three 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.
Introduction to the 2008 Edition 9Introduction 11Before We Begin 13Something Wrong 17"Good Enough" 26"Break All the _____ China" 40The President's Night Out 53Hatchet Man 63"Exhausted Volcano" 82The Long Hot Summer 100An Unforgettable Night 120Cottage by the Sea 130Washington Revisited 144Brothers 160Christ in the Headlines 174The Lonely House 189Underground Movement 201Accused 212Decision 226Guilty, Your Honor 245Awaiting Judgment 255Fall of the Gavel 267The Slammer 273"Don't Get Involved" 287No Favors, Please 298When Two or More Gather 309A Helping Hand 320Unexpected Gift 335Spiritual Warfare 344A Time to Be Free 357Epilogue 369With Gratitude 377Index of Proper Names 381