For the Love of Freedom [Paperback]

D. J. Vallone (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 9, 2002

The foundations of American freedom are shaken in this story about politics and journalism in Michigan.Chip Halick, a journalist on the political beat, discovers secrets about the popular governor that can potentially destroy his reputation, and put his "New Freedom" agenda at risk. Faced with the possibility of having his past indiscretions detailed in the newspaper, the governor launches an attack in a manner completely contradictory to his public image and platform. Having made a career out of championing the cause of freedom, he is suddenly snared in a trap of his own making. In the conflict that ensues, the governor exercises both legal and political means to suppress the truth about his past. Armed with the power of the press, Chip nonetheless recognizes that his freedom to publish salacious news comes with a cost-his professional reputation. Set in the Michigan capital, with a backdrop of the lush and beautiful season of harvest, "For the Love of Freedom" is a dramatic struggle to untangle a web of politics, ambition, manipulation, religious mores, ethics, laws, constitutional intent, and rhetorical sway.

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About the Author

D. J. Vallone is an author of contemporary fiction. This is his second novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (May 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595226183
• ISBN-13: 978-0595226184
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Food for Thought, March 9, 2005

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Skylar Hamilton Burris "Skylar" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For the Love of Freedom (Paperback)

When political journalist Chip Halick unearths a secret about the popular new governor Colin Rierdon, the politician will have to contradict his own professed code of conduct if he is to prevent his past from being unveiled. In this tangled web of politics, the reader is asked to wrestle with ideas involving ethics, law, religion, and constitutional intent.

Despite an occasional flaw, the author's writing style is generally impressive. D.J. Vallone is erudite without being pretentious, and his prose flows well. His descriptions are one of the strongest features of his novel.

Although I disagree with many of the ideas presented in the novel, I feel they are fairly well-incorporated into the story. There are times when the narrator's introspection tends to slow down the plot and unnecessarily keep the reader from the story, but for the most part, the philosophical speculation is interesting and integral to the tale.

Although far from preachy, the novel does not always convey its ideas with nuance. The story is occasionally painted with some broad strokes of black and white, and evangelical Christians are sterotyped. But there are also complexities, and the narrator explores multiple sides of various political issues, particularly the issue of abortion. Whether or not you agree with the general political thrust of the novel, you should find that it inspires contemplation.