Ruthless Ambition

Overview

In this searing tell-all, former New Jersey State Assemblyman Louis Manzo recounts an extraordinary tale of political ruthlessness, corruption, and greed while also telling the story of being caught in the center of one of the most egregious political scandals in modern-day history: the Bid Rig III sting operation masterminded by Governor Chris Christie. Manzo discusses how the blind ambitions of Christie and his staff entailed capturing a governorship and the patronage jobs that accompany it, and then parlaying that office into a shot at the presidency. Big Boy then makes the convincing case for how the governor is not the champion of reform he is depicted as, but rather a sinister political figure deftly vying for a seat in the Oval Office, making this book a must-read for anyone with an interest in the 2016 presidential election.

Reviews

"Read Ruthless Ambition. If so you may decide we need a different model for a fighting prosecutor - with candidates drawn from the ranks of those fighting for justice, not jailings." —Andrew Kreig, project editor and co-founder, Justice Integrity Project

"[H]is book on Christie may well be his best read, since it comes right in the middle of Bridgegate and other questions. Manzo's book offers support to people such as Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who have also raised concerns about the Christie administration [...] The book shows a step by step process in which Christie allegedly steered the system of justice to his own ends." —Al Sullivan, reporter, Hudson Reporter

"If you want to understand hardball politics, or if you live in New Jersey, you'll want to read this." —Susie Madrak, crooksandliars.com

Author Biography

Louis Michael Manzo is a former state assemblyman and the author of God’s Earth Also Cries. He lives in Belmar, New Jersey.