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A Legacy of One Kindle Edition

by Kevin G. Chapman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
2022 Writer's Digest Self-Published eBook Award (honorable mention), Finalist CIBA Somerset Award (Literary Fiction)
From the Kindle Book Award-winning author, a story of politics, self-determination, identity, and the consequences of our choices.

Senator Jonathan Prescott III is on track to make a run for President. He has the pedigree, the credentials, and the smile. But, at his twenty-fifth college class reunion, Jonathan meets up with two old friends who remind him of the brief period in his life when he thought about charting his own course. Now, the keeper of his biggest secret threatens to reveal it, along with another bombshell that will put Jonathan’s political life on the line. Jonathan must decide whether his true legacy is the one his father has planned for him since birth -- or one of his own making. His entire future hangs in the balance.

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  1. Print length
    409 pages
  2. Language
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  4. Publication date
    September 29, 2016
  5. Grade level
    9 - 12
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    923 KB
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"A Legacy of One is a compelling political drama. One of the novel's greatest strengths lies in its characters, who are complex and full of depth."
--- Judge, Writer's Digest 9th Annual Self-Published Ebook Award Contest


"There's something for everyone in this excellent and thoughtful tale about ambition, ethics and integrity. A Legacy of One is most highly recommended."
 --- Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite (5-stars)


"Kevin G. Chapman has created a great story with a powerful character. . . . I loved the drama, the great writing and, of course, the conflict. Many readers will connect with the characters. They are real. They are emotionally charged. They leap off the pages as though they were walking alongside the reader. . . . For readers who are into drama and who enjoy works that are driven by conflict, this will be a delightful read, intense and absorbing."
-- Arya Fomonyuy for Readers' Favorite (5-stars)

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This novel has been a long time in the writing. It does not fall neatly into a genre - it is not historical fiction, nor a political "thriller." It is what I would call contemporary political drama. Jonathan's story is about personal identity and facing hard choices, but it is intertwined with issues of money,sex, religious influence, abortion rights, affirmative action, media coverage,and many other issues lining the underbelly of modern politics.

My hope is that the story, characters, and philosophy of the book will resonate with many people, even those who are not Columbia alumni.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LY1IP5X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 29, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 923 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 409 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1535048422
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Kevin G. Chapman

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Winner of the 2023 CLUE Award GRAND PRIZE (best suspense/thriller for The Other Murder) and the 2021 Kindle Book Award (for Lethal Voyage, Mike Stoneman Thriller #3), Kevin G. Chapman is, by day, a buttoned-down corporate labor & employment lawyer who works for a major US media company. He frequently speaks at Continuing Legal Education seminars and has taught legal writing to law students. Writing about law, crime, politics, and social issues has come naturally to Kevin since his short story, Fool Me Twice, won a legal short-story contest in 2012. You can get a FREE copy of Fool Me Twice by visiting Kevin's website or contacting him directly.

When not busy writing, Kevin enjoys playing tournament poker and cheering on his beloved New York Mets. Kevin loves talking fiction with readers (especially book clubs), or talking law, politics, or baseball with anyone who wants to listen. Find Kevin's website - KevinGChapman . com. Follow Kevin on Facebook (KevinGChapman - Author), Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter (X).

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Customers find the book enjoyable, particularly appreciating the descriptions of the old dorms. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback. Additionally, one customer notes that the narrative moves at a great pace, while another describes it as a highly literate story.

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Customers find the book entertaining and interesting, particularly enjoying the descriptions of the old dorms, with one customer noting it's captivating from the first page.

"...that maxim. As a Columbia alumnus, I especially enjoyed reading about the old dorms and the Low Library. There are a few loose ends in..." Read more

"This was a thought provoking and despite it being written years before the current political climate, some of the same themes are found evident..." Read more

"...This is one of the best books I've read in a while. There were plenty of characters I did not like, Max being one of them...." Read more

"...The book is very well written and interesting, and I am enjoying it very much." Read more

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  • David P. Gerstman
    5.0 out of 5 stars I especially enjoyed reading about the old dorms and the Low Library
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
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    This is a saga based on four friends who met at Columbia/Barnard and grew up together over the next 20-25 years.
    This central character is Jonathan Prescott, a single son of a political family who, with guidance, appears to be destined to become US president.
    The family is Republican, based in Connecticut. The Prescott name is based on Senator Prescott Bush , a member of the political Bush family .
    The story tells of the growth of Jon Prescott from a fair haired family scion, taking advice and direction from his father, a politically connected family friend and his wife, to becoming independent, both personally and politically, becoming more liberal in the process, Jon weathers the challenges of his own origin and an old affair leading to an abortion. At the end of the story Jon is ready to make his own decisions and is at peace with himself.
    The author quotes from Hamlet, "To thine own self be true." By the end of the story, Jon subscribes to that maxim.
    As a Columbia alumnus, I especially enjoyed reading about the old dorms and the Low Library.
    There are a few loose ends in the story including a black preacher who may have been involved in violence. I also found the story a bit disconcerting with multiple flashbacks. Some chapters show the year of the story. Others do not.
    In summary, this is an entertaining, well written and highly literate story ,easy to enjoy and highly recommended.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, but interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020
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    Well written enough, despite sloppy editing in places. Basically a hit piece on the evil Republican party and how one of their golden boys 'finally sees the light'
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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    This was a thought provoking and despite it being written years before the current political climate, some of the same themes are found evident today.

    The characters have a lifelike quality and possess many of the flaws that we all have. And the book's ending leaves much of the story untold as it should. We all don't know the future, but we can all learn from the past and attempt to not repeat it.
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  • Robert G. Williscroft
    5.0 out of 5 stars To thine own self be true
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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    This is a book right out of today’s headlines. Jon Prescott, scion of a wealthy Republican political family, has been groomed from early childhood for the U.S. Presidency. Because of this, he followed the path laid out for him, with a couple of glitches along the way. As he moves up in the political world, he begins to find his own way, and that has consequences. He comes to understand that "To thine own self be true" is a rule to live by.

    This is a book with rich characters, fully realized dialog, and a plot that is both real and realistic. If you want to understand how modern politics works and enjoy the learning process, this is your read.
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  • Knarrak
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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    I really enjoyed this book. Lately I've been starting books by authors I have liked for years, only to return them to the library. This is one of the best books I've read in a while.

    There were plenty of characters I did not like, Max being one of them. Janice I hated for a while but I guess she had her reasons. (Still I'd like to slap her upside the head) Frank, of course, is a dear. Jonathan himself could be a little less lascivious. Women readers get tired of hearing how nicely stacked every female character is :D

    I hope he is writing a sequel! I would love to know if the genius little boy (really? the SATURDAY puzzle?) who becomes a maintenance worker has a change of career, what becomes of the evangelist, and whether Max's car door drops on his foot.
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  • Marsha A. Dulac-Swain
    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this book for my son, a 2016 ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
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    I bought this book for my son, a 2016 Columbia College graduate, for Christmas. After scanning the first page, I can't put it down. His gift will have to be a used one. The book is very well written and interesting, and I am enjoying it very much.
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  • Matthew J. Nolan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Punches above its weight
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017
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    I'll be honest - I read this book because I met the author and am always looking for more books to read. I was positively surprised by how good it was and how much I enjoyed it - the narrative moved at great pace, there was true moral and other conflict, and it kept me flipping the pages. I can't wait for the next one!
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  • kybookworm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book in spite of it not being my typical choice of fiction
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
    I read mostly mysteries and there's not a single dead body in this book, but I still loved it! :-) Mystery or not, well-formed characters make a book for me, and the author has done an amazing job of creating multi-dimensional characters—in other words, they are like real people. And the story itself is so timely considering politics today. Like several other reviewers, I'd love to see a sequel to this one, but if it never happens, that's okay, too. The story is complete enough in itself and leaving a few questions as to which way life proceeds for some of the characters is fine. This is a snapshot of a time in the characters' lives, along with a look back into their younger years. I'm not sure it would be as good if it were all wrapped up because life isn't that way.

    Anyway, kudos to the author, and thank you for an enjoyable read.
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