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"I was a walking bankroll, wearing $150,000 worth of jewelry and carrying as much as $40,000 cash in my pockets. Yet my friends asked: "how are you doing?" I'd sometimes reply, "miserable. I hate every second of my life, and I do not know why." Jorge ValdesAll his dreams for wealth and power came true. Then the nightmare began.As a young man in his twenties with an insatiable thirst for money and power, Jorge Valdes worked his way up inside Colombia's powerful Medellin drug cartel. His key position as head of U.S. Operations brought him into direct contact with presidents, generals, Hollywood celebrities, hired killers and kidnappers. This Cuban immigrant, raised in poverty, was living the high life in more ways than one. His deeds took him from the lap of luxury to the depths of prison and back again.Then an incredible thing happened: Jorge Valdes encountered a person much more powerful than the strongest drug lord, someone who offered something more satisfying than women, drugs, money, prestige and power.Reading more like a fast paced novel of intrigue than a traditional biography, coming clean: the true story of a cocaine drug lord and his unexpected encounter offers an insider's view of the drug industry and the greed that drives it. Told that he would never be anything but a twice convicted drug dealer; today, dr. Jorge l. Valdes, who holds a master degree from Wheaton college and a PhD. In new testament studies from Loyola University in Chicago, is a renowned national speaker who brings a message of hope, forgiveness and the power to change. He has been featured in numerous magazine covers and appeared in many national and international television and radio programs.
"I was a walking bankroll, wearing $150,000 worth of jewelry and carrying as much as $40,000 cash in my pockets. Yet my friends asked: "how are you doing?" I'd sometimes reply, "miserable. I hate every second of my life, and I do not know why." Jorge ValdesAll his dreams for wealth and power came...
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Sherry Jones
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December 4, 2014
Excellent book! I'm his ex wife, Sherry, & his writing (from his perspective) about his life was right on ! I am currently writing a book from my perspective during my time married to Jorge. It will include my life story but more from how to survive the pschological effects and the cause as to why I made poor life choices before him and throughout my life. Looking back from an exciting lifestyle & painful experiences I now realize why I chose that path.
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CHARLESTON 843
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November 21, 2015
I love this book but he fake sold his cusin n friend out
About the author
While serving a prison sentence for drug-related crimes, Jorge Valdes earned a bachelor's degree in Bible from Southeastern Bible College and began working on his master's degree. Upon his release, he finished worked on his master's degree from Wheaton College and in 1999 completed his Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from Loyola University in Chicago. He has spoken before members of the U.S. House or Representative, the U.S. Pentagon and been the key note speaker for the National Day of Prayer and numerous national events. Dr. Valdes tells a compelling story of hope, forgiveness and renewal.
Ken Abraham was educated at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Asbury College, and Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a former professional musician and the former Senior Pastor of Christian Fellowship Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He is a New York Times best-selling author, known for his collaborations with popular celebrities and fascinating, high-profile public figures. He co-wrote numerous books including Let's Roll! with Lisa Beamer, Racing to Win with Joe Gibbs, The Right Thing with Scott Waddle, and When Will the Heaven Begin?: This Is Ben Breedlove's Story with Ally Breedlove.
While serving a prison sentence for drug-related crimes, Jorge Valdes earned a bachelor's degree in Bible from Southeastern Bible College and began working on his master's degree. Upon his release, he finished worked on his master's degree from Wheaton College and in 1999 completed his Ph.D. in N...
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