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Original Title:	Life Sentence
ISBN:	0912376414 (ISBN13: 9780912376417)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	ECPA Christian Book Award for Contemporary Issues (1981)

Life Sentence

Charles W. Colson

Hardcover | Pages: 306 pages

Rating: 4.08 | 157 Users | 13 Reviews

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Title	:	Life Sentence
Author	:	Charles W. Colson
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 306 pages
Published	:	January 1st 1979 by Chosen Books
Categories	:	Biography. Christian. Religion. Christianity. Nonfiction. Autobiography. Biography Memoir

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If you haven't read Chuck Colson's first book, "Born Again", you should read that one before "Life Sentence". This book continues the story begun in Born Again with the events surrounding the beginning of the Prison Fellowship Ministries. The sad truth is that prisons don't rehabilitate those who break the law. More often than not they produce criminals who are more hardened and more of a menace to society upon their release from prison than when they entered. Prisons are often overcrowded, dehumanizing and dangerous. I think it's safe to say that Prison Fellowship and its sister organizations have done more to reform prisons and the criminal justice system than any other single organization. They have demonstrated a powerful combination of the Evangelical and Social Justice traditions of Christianity to redeem lost souls and wasted lives.

This book is very honest and humble as well as inspiring. Chuck Colson is honest about his own failings and those he sees among Evangelical Christians (with whom he identifies). He was often treated very badly by the news media and others, but his love for prisoners and commitment to Jesus Christ allow him to take such incidents as lessons from a loving God to help him grow in character and in spirit. Chuck Colson's example of love, devotion and integrity should be considered carefully by everyone. Even after 25 years this book is well worth reading.

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I thouroughly enjoyed this book. It made me realize how judgemental I've been. I now completely understand the importance of acceptance, forgiveness, testimony, and being open to what God has planned for us. I am very proud of Mr. Colson for making such a difference in the lives of these prisoners, and the lives of their families. I believe in the work of Prison Ministries, and pray that they will continue to work with these prisoners and show them the hope they've never known.

Almost 40 years ago, Charles W. Colson was not thinking about reaching out to prison inmates or reforming the U.S. penal system. In fact, this aide to President Richard Nixon was "incapable of humanitarian thought," according to the media of the mid-1970s. Colson was known as the White House "hatchet man," a man feared by even the most powerful politicos during his four years of service to Nixon.

This "sequel" to BORN AGAIN describes the founding of Prison Fellowship. Colson is both brutally honest about his weaknesses and failures, and quick to express appreciation for God's mercy and the many people who reached out to him and supported him spiritually and in the prison ministry. He was still a relatively new Christian when he wrote the book, and I was struck by the fact that the sociopolitical issues and moral dilemmas Colson struggled against 40 years ago are still stumbling blocks

Very moving and informative book as I didn't know much about Mr. Colson's early days post-Watergate. The change in him is evident and genuine. I could tell Almighty God has been performing a great work in and through his life. Definitely recommend this book.

This is one of those books I think every Christian should read. How do you hear God's voice? How do you know His will for your life? How do you deal with people who disagree with you or even oppose you?Chuck Colson struggles with those questions and others as he seeks to live the Christian life.

Incredible! Interesting read, convicting thoughts, amazing relevance after so many years, great insights into history and prison. I was amazed at how he revealed his flaws and defeats, as well as his strengths and victories.

This is the "sequel" to Born Again. Born Again ends with Chuck Colson leaving prison. Life Sentence is about how he actually starts Prison Fellowship. It really draws you in and you feel like you were there with him. I especially appreciated his honesty about the mistakes that he made.