Chasing 120 A Story of Food Faith Fraud and the Pursuit of Longevity edition by Monte Wolverton Religion Spirituality eBooks
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A highly successful but unscrupulous health mogul promises his followers 120 years of robust life if they stick to his “Bible-based” regimen and buy his products. Through his vast Wellness 120 empire, based in the Portland, Oregon area, the charming and charismatic Dr. Tyler Belknap has amassed a cult-like following of people who are working to achieve 12 decades of life.
In nationwide infomercials and books, the fast-talking Texas adman-turned-preacher targets Christian consumers with Biblical-sounding promises of health and longevity. Many of his followers seem to enjoy improved health. But others suffer serious side effects from foods and supplements laced with exotic substances and GMOs developed in Belknap’s secret underground research facility in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Belknap and his cronies will stop at nothing to keep their edge in the market, bribing politicians and officials, coercing suppliers, sweeping dissatisfied customers under the carpet and crushing whistleblowers.
In the midst of this culture of false promises and religious-sounding fakery, Belknap’s creative director Dave Whitman and his wife Marcia have enjoyed a comfortable life. Suddenly they find themselves at the center of a huge crisis when their teenage son suffers severe brain damage from one of Belknap’s psychoactive substance-laced foods. They must come to grips with the fact that the captivating and persuasive leader they have admired for decades is a crook—and that justice does not always happen in this world. Yet in spite of all that, they learn that life goes on and thrives—even though houses of cards in which we sometimes misplace our faith may fall around us.
Chasing 120 A Story of Food Faith Fraud and the Pursuit of Longevity edition by Monte Wolverton Religion Spirituality eBooks
We lived the dream of perfection. We danced to the drums of legalism (even legal foods). But, in the end Grace was still our savior' s to give and not ours to earn. Thank you for a well written and entertaining book. Do another!Product details
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Chasing 120 A Story of Food Faith Fraud and the Pursuit of Longevity edition by Monte Wolverton Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
Love the unique premise of Chasing 120! It is good for anyone who has ever felt skeptical about anything, not just for the spiritually inclined and/or religious. This book will make you think about the roles of absolute faith, media, organization structure and integrity. Pros well-written, excellent character development and suspenseful. Cons predictable and too short. Overall, an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.-Cristina Bracamonte
The book did grab me as I started reading it. The characters were interesting and believable, and the story had a good moral. But the ending was disappointing because everything resolved too quickly and easily.
It was, however, a pretty good first novel, and I will happily read any future novels the author might write.
I really enjoyed this book. The premise was interesting due to the focus we all seem to have on staying young and living longer. I loved how the characters were written. They are believable and they are super relate able. The way each of them has been drawn in over time. How hard it is for them to believe what they are actually seeing. And then the end when it all starts to unravel.
I am familiar with Monte and his father's artistry, but I had no idea that he had aspirations to be a novel writer. I must say that I am impressed with this his first book writing effort. The word imagery and plot development in this book were top notch. Mr. Wolverton and I both have had similar experiences with deceptive religion, so this book spoke to me at a deeper level than it would to most readers. I hope that he uses this book to launch himself into a professional writing career, as it is obvious that he has real talent in this area.
“Chasing 120” is a story of corruption and deceit. Dr. Tyler Belknap was a former ad executive turned preacher. Down on his luck he uses his skill in sales to build a huge empire called Wellness 120. It revolves around the fact that Belknap believes, or sells the idea of, people living to the age of 120 years old by eating the right foods. As a preacher he uses the Bible as his source for information and he creates a cult following of his Wellness 120 concept. It's in the Bible so how can it be wrong?
Belknap makes millions of dollars on sales of his supplements that supposedly help people reach their goal of living till 120. No one doubts him. Problem is Belknap is a con-man and sham artist. When people start getting sick from his supplements his empire begins to crumble.
A well written tale by author and political cartoonist Monte Wolverton. The characters are multilayered and extremely interesting. The story is believable because we see people like Belknap everyday on TV hawking their products and nonsensical beliefs. I really enjoyed the family relationship between the main characters Dave Whitman and his wife Marcia. Dave has worked at Wellness 120 for years and we come to realize even most of Belknap's employees are brainwashed. The turning point for the Whitman's is when their son becomes ill and they must face the reality that it is the supplements that have caused his problem.
I am not a religious person so when I started reading this I had it in my head that I wouldn't enjoy the story knowing it has religious undertones. I struggled through the first chapter because of that fact. Once I realized the story wasn't pushing Biblical ideology I fell into the story and really enjoyed it. Sure it has verses from the Bible but they were placed in the story appropriately and didn't feel forced at all. The story moves at a nimble pace and the book is a quick read. Bottom line is I recommend the book to anyone who likes a good conspiracy tale with interesting characters. Belknap is both lovable and detestable. He does good things for people but like all con-men he is really doing these things for his own hidden agenda.
Author Monte Wolverton has created a story that I feel just about anyone will enjoy. He has political corruption, evil characters and likable ones too, and some really cool locations within the pages of his book “Chasing 120.
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Very well written ,and a good story that moves fast and keeps your attention. excellent book. It is better than I thought it would. To me a must read. Short but great.
We lived the dream of perfection. We danced to the drums of legalism (even legal foods). But, in the end Grace was still our savior' s to give and not ours to earn. Thank you for a well written and entertaining book. Do another!
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