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Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September ... Steve Coll
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2004
Fascinating and well-researched history
+ bordering on fraudulent + A Historical Tour de Force
Though Osama Bin Laden became a household name after the 9-11 attacks, few people know the background of Afghanistan and the mujahideen fighters that birthed these radical groups. This book gives a well-researched, in-depth look into the interplay of the Cold War, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, ...
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Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11 (Nation Books) Melissa Boyle Mahle, Melissa Mahle
Nation Books, 2004
True and honest account of CIA
+ Denial and Deception + Superb Insider's Account
Unlike alot of books, this author doesn't seem to be writing to grind an ax. Well written and provides great insight on some of the most recent terrorist events.
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See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism Robert Baer
Three Rivers Press, 2003
The truth can be ugly
+ The Road To Self Defeat + cry for justice + We have to start listening to people again
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Blowing My Cover: My Life as a CIA Spy Lindsay Moran
Berkley Trade, 2005
Entertaining
+ Honest Book, fascinating split in opinion
This book is a quick read and very interesting. Some reviewers marked the book down because she did too well in tests and was very physically fit. They should probably lighten up. After all, she never would have made it into the CIA if she were a stupid sloth.
The author has a good sense of ...
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Kingmaker Alexey Braguine
Light Sword Publishing, 2008
Big Time Page Turner - A Spy Thriller Written for the Sexes
+ A Sensual Read + Wonderful Book! + Kingmaker is a great read!! + An absorbing thriller, with a twist
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What Happened: Inside The Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception Scott McClellan
Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc., 2008
Scott McClellan - What Happened
+ Excellent purchase + eye opening
This is a good book. Its not always an easy read (it can be tedious at points) but I'd say it was well worth reading, to get the inside scoop
I think Scott is kinder to Bush than he deserves, considering the facts laid out in the recent Bugliosi book The Prosecution of George W Bush For Murder
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Kingmaker Alexey Braguine
Light Sword Publishing, 2008
Big Time Page Turner - A Spy Thriller Written for the Sexes
+ A Sensual Read + Wonderful Book! + Kingmaker is a great read!! + An absorbing thriller, with a twist
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See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism Robert Baer
Three Rivers Press, 2003
The truth can be ugly
+ The Road To Self Defeat + cry for justice + We have to start listening to people again
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Blowing My Cover: My Life as a CIA Spy Lindsay Moran
Berkley Trade, 2005
Entertaining
+ Honest Book, fascinating split in opinion
This book is a quick read and very interesting. Some reviewers marked the book down because she did too well in tests and was very physically fit. They should probably lighten up. After all, she never would have made it into the CIA if she were a stupid sloth.
The author has a good sense of ...
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Denial and Deception: An Insider's View of the CIA from Iran-Contra to 9/11 (Nation Books) Melissa Boyle Mahle, Melissa Mahle
Nation Books, 2004
True and honest account of CIA
+ Denial and Deception + Superb Insider's Account
Unlike alot of books, this author doesn't seem to be writing to grind an ax. Well written and provides great insight on some of the most recent terrorist events.
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Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September ... Steve Coll
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2004
Fascinating and well-researched history
+ bordering on fraudulent + A Historical Tour de Force
Though Osama Bin Laden became a household name after the 9-11 attacks, few people know the background of Afghanistan and the mujahideen fighters that birthed these radical groups. This book gives a well-researched, in-depth look into the interplay of the Cold War, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, ...
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What Happened: Inside The Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception Scott McClellan
Blackstone Audiobooks, Inc., 2008
Scott McClellan - What Happened
+ Excellent purchase + eye opening
This is a good book. Its not always an easy read (it can be tedious at points) but I'd say it was well worth reading, to get the inside scoop
I think Scott is kinder to Bush than he deserves, considering the facts laid out in the recent Bugliosi book The Prosecution of George W Bush For Murder
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