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Summary: fascinating, unbelievable.
Review: At times I had problem believing all this can happen to a 20 year old. If it is true, it is amazing. Fascinating, fast paced reading thriller
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Summary: Thriller, an inside view into the beginning of the drug cart
Review: Coming Clean (title has now changed from Convicted)reads like a fast paced thriller giving the reader an inside look into the beginnings of the Medellin Drug Cartel and its inner workings,( Who were these people? What they looked like? How did they smuggled tons of cocaine into America? Why did they begin something that is killing many? Who did they corrupt? At what levels? All these answers are found in Coming Clean). It also allows the reader to engage himself or herself as he/she encounters a person who had all the power and money in the world, and everything that went with it, and yet was miserable and almost seems suicideable. It provides answers for parents who are wondering how to deal with their trouble youth, as the reader follows the phenomenal rise and fall of a young Cuban imigrant who become one of America's most powerful person (in his time), a person whose circle was made up of presidents,generals, judges, politicians, models, movie stars and hired killers, and his present rise. A most for all who are looking for hope, and answers in a desperate help. A must for the intrigued person who wants to read a real life thriller. A must for someone searching for hope. And a must for someone who thinks they have it all, but yet can not understand why? The title has now being changed to "COMING CLEAN."
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Summary: New Beginnings
Review: From the very first page the reader is drawn into this first person account of the life of Jorge Valdez, former drug smuggler and money launderer.This is a compelling story of intrigue, corruption, power, and greed.Valdez describes the culture, family life and values of a Cuban family trying to find their dream in America. Valdez emigrated from Cuba with his family when he was 10 years old. He was an honor student and was planning a career in banking and accounting.
A series of events changed his life. He became involved with a drug cartel. By age 20, Valdez was in charge of the entire U.S. operation that included smuggling, distributing drugs, and money laundering.
Valdez eventually got caught and spent a total of 11 years in federal prison. The account of his family's support during his trial and imprisonment is especially touching. The story is written by author Ken Abraham. The reader is given insight into the world of drug dealers, the prison system, and Valdez's personal ethical values. The book is a well-written account of the dramatic change in the life of Jorge Valdez. This is the testimony of a man freed from the power of sin by the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Vignettes of fellow prisoners help the reader understand the consequences of bad judgment and wrong choices. The story takes you behind prison walls. The contrast of life in prison before and after Jorge's conversion give solid evidence of a man changed by the power of Christ.
While in prison Jorge earned an undergraduate degree from Southeastern Bible College and most of his credits for a graduate degree from Wheaton College. After his release Valdez completed his graduate studies at Wheaton College and went on to Loyola University to earn a doctorate in New Testament theology.
Valdez has made himself vulnerable in this honest portrayal of his strengths and weaknesses. It is a story of depravation, faith, forgiveness, and a new start. I am looking forward to another installment relating the miracles of Coming Clean Ministries in Tyrone, a nondenominational Christian ministry. This ministry seeks to intercept youth who are on destructive paths by redirecting their lives to become productive members of society.
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Summary: Very Spirtual
Review: I am not a book reader, George gave me a copy of the book when I visited him in Atlanta and the following week I was on vacation in Florida picked up his book and read the entire book could not find a stopping point may God continue to bless his works as he is now touching so many lifes. It took Jesus Christ plus a lot of courage George to write this book.
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Summary: fast paced thriller. unbelievable. hope to a hopeless world
Review: I could not believe how fast this book reads. I could not put it down. One of the most amazing books I read. The true life of a 20 year old cuban immigrant who becomes the US head of the powerful drug cartel. Offers hope to a hopeless world.
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Summary: Real Page Turner
Review: I couldn't put it down once I started reading! I learned so much about the Cocaine business and Governments too. What a testimony this guy has! WOW!
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Summary: Real Page Turner
Review: I couldn't put it down once I started reading! I learned so much about the Cocaine business and Governments too. What a testimony this guy has! WOW!
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Summary: Excellant...
Review: I had saw him telling his story on TV, a Christian channel. I was moved because I came from a drug family with my own ideas of having my own empire and rulership. I have experienced my own drama and blows in life because of it. I was shocked to see there was a book. Men like this need to stand up and tell the truth. Let it be known that the drug world is very real not some fantasy you see on TV and video games. Kids and teens need to know...this stuff is nothing to mess with. Don't play in an adult world and not think you won't have to suffer the consequences. Excellent story for those who lived it and know there not alone and for those who have no clue what the drug world is about. It's also great for those who have any plans on entering the drug world. You need to know the facts. This is a very good story from beginning to end.
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Summary: One of the Most Shocking and Intense Books ever Read
Review: I purchased the book as a way to learn more about drug dealers. My life long dream was to become a police officer, so I have read many true crime books and autobiographies. Right now, my faith in God and being a Christian is in question. Yes, this book has a lot to do with faith. But its not a bible book by any means.
The true accounts and actions of were amazing and how a man who had done so much evil in his young life could be blessed and given a second chance is amazing to me.
I encourage everyone who has ever challenged their faith whatever denomination to read this book with an open mind.
I would and will recommend this book to who ever will listen.
An AWESOME book.
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Summary: Coming Clean
Review: I read it in three days. It was spellbinding. A wonderful witness to the power of God. Buy it, Read it, and pass it on.
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