Into The Sun: A Memoir

by Neil Volz

Into the Sun puts a human face on the business of American politics. It also makes you rethink what you believe about Washington. When Neil Volz moved from small-town Ohio to Capitol Hill he was a young idealistic college student. Twelve years later, he was a high-profile symbol of Washington corruption. A former lobbyist and public official, Volz paints a vivid and disturbing picture of his rise and fall. He ushers the reader in to the clandestine world of congressional deal making and special interest lobbying, all the while telling of his journey down the slippery slope of personal corruption. The book describes first-hand what it was like to be a target of a Justice Department investigation, as well as a government witness during the worst political corruption scandal since Watergate. The author outlines important life lessons he learned from the experience. And raises fundamental questions about the role of money of politics. How do people become corrupt? Is it an individual failure? Or the result of a failed political system? While Into the Sun is a personal story about hope, failure and faith, it also a larger story about how Washington works - and how it doesn't.

500 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Karen Murano · Rating 5 out of 5]

From into the sun to becoming a son

My friend Neil is more than just a good man, indeed he is living out a calling to use his life in service for others. I am so thankful for the influence he is in my life, the fun he shares in our ministry, and for his passionate pursuit to share the love of our Father. He inspires me continually. Every line really was like hearing him tell a story, his story. I appreciate his genuine heart to lay it out and trust the reader to sense his POV, for the good or the bad. Personally, I see a redemption story and can relate to owning up to poor choices. Healing comes when one finds forgiveness and a platform after the pain. Love this book.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

For political junkies...this is the memoir of Neil Volz - a high school friend of my daughters- who played a pet in the Jack Abramoff/Bob Ney corruption scandal of the early 2000s. Confirmation of how money and power are accepted and corrupting!