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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. A complex thriller featuring the mob, a corrupt judge, a disillusioned megachurch pastor, and a cynical reporter. The story features political intrigue and ruthless killing and unfolds in what is mostly a predictable read. This narrative of faith and miracles, of greed and power, will not disappoint. Edgy characters, strong situations, and a twisty plot all combine to create this page-turner. Recommended. An interesting look into discerning when an action is God's will for you and when it is your own ambition providing the motivation. This is more of a plot driven novel rather than a character driven one. I can't say there was a particular character that I grew to care about, but I was still turning the pages to see how the author would resolve the story. The ending felt a bit rushed to me--almost like there was a page count the author had to adhere to and so he pushed to wrap it up at that point. He did resolve most of the storylines, but left the possibility for a sequel open with Eric Snow's last bit of dialogue. If you know anything about Lee Strobel and his own testimony, then you are in for a treat. Not only is The Ambition loaded with suspense and mystery, but it is filled with spirituality. Everything from coming to Christ, to miracles of complete physical healing, to a Pastor moving to politics. Knowing his background as a reporter, and how Lee sought the truth of Jesus and the Bible, having to have the Bible spelled out as factual for him to come to faith in Jesus, you see that through his characters and appreciate it all the more. There were many leading, well rounded characters. It’s a story of a church that makes a huge difference in Chicago where there are corrupted judges and politicians that are bought by the mob. The struggles of the church, judges and politicians collide and there are explosions. The Ambition is a page turner that will leave you with deep thoughts of your own. It was an amazing story that I found very compelling. Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://TMWoodsBooks.com/blog . Also follow me on Twitter @TMWoodsBook, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/TMWoodsBooks . sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
Un asesinato rutinario de pandilleros enciende el fusible de una explosiva colisión de ambición y decepción entre los pasillos de poder en Chicago. Lee Strobel, autor de éxitos de ventas, saca provecho de sus años de periodismo en el Chicago Tribune para revelar un relato del poder, la política y los sobornos que son tan actuales como los titulares de hoy. Cuando coaccionan a un abogado sin suerte para que soborne a un juez con el fin de manipular un juicio acerca de un pandillero, él graba secretamente la conversación para protegerse. Después que el corrupto juez se convierte en finalista para una posición disponible en el senado de Estados Unidos, la cinta delatadora no es lo único que se le interpone en su camino. Eric Snow, el pastor convertido en político, está decidido a usar su megaiglesia suburbana como una plataforma de lanzamiento para conseguir ese nombramiento para el senado. Y Garry Strider, un reportero del periódico, amenaza con descubrir los secretos de los dos candidatos en una investigación que le puede costar su vida. Strobel usa estos tensos personajes para tejer una intrincada y emocionante novela dentro de una brillante megaiglesia suburbana, el periódico de una gran ciudad que lucha por sobrevivir y los sombríos corredores de la intriga política. El fascinante clímax es tan inolvidable como el asesinato por contrato que acentúa la escena de apertura. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I'm sorry Strobel does no have more mystery/thrillers in his list o' books. I'd read 'em all. ( )