“A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal” by Ben Macintyre is a riveting exploration of one of the most shocking betrayals in the history of intelligence operations.
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Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Michael B. Oren
Very good account of the 1967 Arab-Israeli 6 Day War. The book offers a glimpse into the political and military dynamics that reshaped the modern Middle East in just six days.
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Dear Leader: Poet, Spy, Escapee – A Look Inside North Korea by Jang Jin-sung
Dear Leader by Jang Jin-sung embarks on an extraordinary odyssey through one of the world’s most secretive and repressive regimes.
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Thirteen: The Apollo Flight That Failed by Henry S. F. Cooper
Apollo 13 was poised to be NASA’s third lunar landing, an emblem of American exceptionalism. However, fate had other plans.
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The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin’s Secret Service by Andrew Meier
“The Lost Spy: An American in Stalin’s Secret Service” reveals the remarkable life of Isiah Oggins, an American entangled in the shadowy dealings of Soviet intelligence.
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The Second World War: A Complete History by Martin Gilbert
A monumental work that offers an exhaustive and comprehensive account of one of the most significant events in human history.
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The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal by David E. Hoffman
The Billion Dollar Spy is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Cold War espionage, where truth proves to be more thrilling than fiction.
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The Secret War with Iran: The 30-Year Clandestine Struggle Against the World’s Most Dangerous Terrorist Power by Ronen Bergman
A book by Ronen Bergman that delves into the covert and often shadowy secret war with Iran and various Western nations.
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Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations by Ronen Bergman
“Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations” by Ronen Bergman is nothing short of a gripping journey into the clandestine world of espionage, covert operations, and the morally complex realm of targeted assassinations carried out by Israel’s intelligence agencies.
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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson did a good job with his biography on Steve Jobs. It covered the great, good, bad and ugly of Steve Jobs.
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Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service by Michael Bar-Zohar, Nissim Mishal
In “Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service,” authors Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal deliver a riveting account of the covert world of Israel’s legendary intelligence agency, Mossad.
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Pablo Escobar Book Review: Shaun Attwood’s Gripping Look at the Cocaine Kingpin
Pablo Escobar book summary and review of Shaun Attwood’s true crime story about the rise and fall of the Medellín cartel.
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It’s Not About the Bike : My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong’s memoir, “It’s Not About the Bike,” is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of resilience.
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Inside the KGB: A Review of the Mitrokhin Archive Book
Discover the truth behind the Mitrokhin Archive book and explore KGB secrets, Cold War espionage, and Soviet intelligence operations.
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Defend the Realm: A Comprehensive Look at MI5’s Authorized History
Defend the Realm offers an in-depth look at MI5’s history, revealing secrets of espionage, counter-terrorism, and national security.
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Spies in the Vatican: Espionage and Intrigue from Napoleon to the Holocaust by David Alvarez
Spies in the Vatican by David Alvarez, is a meticulously researched and riveting journey into the hidden realm of Vatican espionage.
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GCHQ by Richard Aldrich
“GCHQ” by Richard Aldrich offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters and its pivotal role in intelligence and security operations.
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Goodreads 2022 Reading Challenge
The Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2022 is my fifth year of tracking the books that I have read. I stuck to my goal of reading fifteen (15) books and was able to read thirty-one (31)!
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GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME
This GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME list was created and voted on by avid readers. Goodreads is a social network site where members find and review books. I use the site also to track the books that I have read ever since I have joined the reading challenge way back in 2018. It is a great way to get recommendations and see what your friends are reading.
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Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge
Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge is my fourth year of tracking my reading. This time, I was able to read twenty-three (23) books!
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