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Tom A. Coburn, a congressional maverick who kept his promise to serve three terms and then leave Washington, offers a candid look at the inner workings of Congress - why the system changes politicians instead of vice versa. Breach of Trust shows listeners, through shocking behind-the-scenes stories, why Washington resists the reform our country desperately needs and how they can make wise, informed decisions about current and future political issues and candidates. This honest and critical look at "business as usual" in Congress reveals how and why elected representatives are quickly seduced into becoming career politicians who won't push for change. Along the way, Coburn offers listeners realistic ideas for how to make a difference.
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"A little outdated (published in 2003), but still a scary look into the way Washington "works". There are still plenty of career politician's in Washington that are much more concerned with getting reelected than serving the best long-term interests of their constituents and their country."
— Kristjan (4 out of 5 stars)
Breach of Trust Listener Reviews
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" Great book! A fascinating insider's look at Congress and the rash of ills which inflict our government today. Highly recommended. "
— The, 9/19/2012 -
" Very solid. "
— Taylor, 9/4/2012 -
" Good insight on what goes on in Congress. "
— Taylor, 2/24/2012 -
" Fascinating. I was in Washington during the events described in this book. Coburn is a remarkable and unique citizen-statesmen. I wish we had more of them today... "
— Matthew, 6/28/2011 -
" First tme for me to ead this author. He caught me from the first page. Goodread "
— Diana, 6/16/2011 -
" David Ellis writes the way Grishom used to. First-rate legal thriller! "
— Sandy, 5/21/2011 -
" Excellent; Continuing character: Jason Kolarich; after defending a white collar criminal successfully, Kolarich tries to overcome personal demons and federal pressure by becoming a mole in the governor's office <br/> "
— Joe, 5/9/2011 -
" Excellent book -- will now read previous book by this author. "
— Joel, 4/14/2011 -
" If you like political intrigue you will like this book. "
— Burt, 4/11/2011 -
" Great book and thriller!! Thoroughly enjoyed this book with all its twists & turns "
— Kathe, 3/7/2011 -
" If you like John Grisham, give this guy a try. This is not his best work though. <br/>I would start with Eye of the Beholder or In the Company of Liars. "
— Gina, 3/4/2011 -
" Makes me really consider moving to another country! "
— Jennifer, 3/1/2011 -
" In the attorney/crime solver genre, this is an entertaining read. Likable protagonist, a little to flippantly defiant in the "rules don't apply to me" catagory, but engaging story. Good vacation or beach read. "
— Lynn, 2/27/2011 -
" This was a fantastic read involving political corruption and moral conscience. Definitely one of Ellis' best and highly recommended. "
— Gatorman, 2/21/2011 -
" Amazing book! I really enjoyed this one. Great suspense, and it was quite the page turner! I would highly recommend... scary thing is that this corruption probably exists in our government, even if it is a "fiction" piece. "
— Lora, 2/6/2011 -
" Good insight on what goes on in Congress. "
— Taylor, 1/8/2009 -
" Makes me really consider moving to another country! "
— Jennifer, 12/29/2008
About Tom A. Coburn
Tom A. Coburn, former United States senator for Oklahoma, is a family medicine and obstetrics physician who maintained his medical practice and delivered more than four hundred babies during his tenure in Congress. President George W. Bush selected him to cochair the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
About Richard Fredricks
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.