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What role should ambition play in our lives? Our culture generally buys the American Dream that yes, we can fulfill all our aspirations. But to seek personal power and fame in the competitive world of Western culture has a dark side. Ambition can be subtle and enticing, leading to great unhappiness.
Questions about ambition are more urgent now than they have ever been. What is ambition, exactly, and is it okay to be ambitious? What part does self-esteem play in personal growth and productivity? Can the ego's drive to get ahead and make a name for oneself lead to obsession or a growing narcissism? Does the desire to do one's best constitute ambition, or faithfulness to one's calling? Can personal character and integrity be eroded by too much celebrity and success?
The writers in this book address these complex questions about ambition in a variety of ways and in wonderfully different voices. The pieces range from personal musings to thought experiments and more formal reflections. With elegance and wisdom, the writers raise and reflect on the question that lies at our most intimate core of being and at the very center of our culture.

‘just too exciting to put down’ —Closer on Temptation IslandSome will do anything for fame.Others will do anything to bring the famous down.Three superstars. Three sensational secrets. Three deadly games.For Robin, Turquoise and Kristin, the spotlight shines brightly. But ambition always comes at a price…and the devil is waiting to claim his dues.Reality TV crowned Robin the people's queen, but a dangerous past lurks poisonously in the shadows… Only something truly sinful could shake child-star Kristin of her angelic reputation. Turqoise's mega-star facade masks a sordid secret – an expose would blow the lid off Hollywood!Vengeance is waiting. The atmosphere is heady with sin. This year, fame is a murderous word.It's a long way to plummet from the glittering heights of stardom…Who will fall first?Praise for Victoria Fox‘Jackie Collins for the modern gal’ – Grazia‘The best bonkbuster of 2012’ —The Sun on Temptation Island‘Perfect for a summer hol . . . If you think the Made in Chelsea crew live a glitzy life, you ain’t seen nothing yet’ —Heat on Temptation Island‘Pour yourself a glass of Pimm’s because this summer bonkbuster is guaranteed to get you seriously hot’ —Cosmopolitan on Temptation Island ‘Even we were shocked at the scale of scandal in this juicy tale . . . It’s 619 pages of sin!’ —Now on Temptation Island

Tales of TemptationThree mini bonkbusters from the queen of scandal and sin, Victoria Fox Rivals, Pride and Ambition – devour them all and get an exclusive extract from Victoria’s brand new sensational summer read, Wicked Ambition… Out now!Praise for Victoria Fox: ‘Perfect for the Beach’ The Sun ‘Jackie Collins for the modern gal’ – Grazia‘Just too exciting to put down’ Closer‘If you think the Made in Chelsea crew live a glitzy life, you ain’t seen nothing yet’Heat‘600 pages of sin!’ Now magazine‘Pour yourself a glass of Pimms because this summer’s bonkbuster is guaranteed to get you seriously hot’ Cosmopolitan ‘Victoria Fox’s glossy chick-lit novel gives Jackie Collins a run for her money.’ Irish Tatler