Masters of Chaos: The Secret History of the Special Forces by Linda Robinson offers a captivating exploration of the world of special forces.
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Revolution 1989: The Fall of the Soviet Empire by Victor Sebestyen
Revolution 1989 is an account of the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the liberation of Eastern Europe.
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The Twelve Apostles: Michael Collins, the Squad, and Ireland’s Fight for Freedom by Tim Pat Coogan
The Twelve Apostles is an historical account about the story of Michael Collins and the IRA’s Squad during Ireland’s fight for independence.
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The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright
“The Looming Tower” by Lawrence Wright is a meticulously researched non-fiction book that delves into the events leading up to the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Michael Collins : The Man Who Made Ireland by Tim Pat Coogan
“Michael Collins” is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and legacy of one of Ireland’s most influential figures.
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The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor by Jake Tapper
The Outpost is an account that sheds light on the harrowing experiences of the soldiers stationed at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan.
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Kim Philby: The Unknown Story of the KGB’s Master Spy by Tim Milne
Kim Philby: The Unknown Story of the KGB’s Master Spy “Kim Philby: The Unknown Story of the KGB’s Master Spy”
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O Jerusalem! By Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre
O Jerusalem! provides a gripping historical account of the events surrounding the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
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The Spy’s Son: The True Story of the Highest-Ranking CIA Officer Ever Convicted of Espionage and the Son He Trained to Spy for Russia by Bryan Denson
The Spy’s Son recounts the astonishing true story of Harold James Nicholson, a former CIA officer, and his son Nathaniel, who he trained to become a spy for Russia.
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SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden by Chuck Pfarrer
SEAL Target Geronimo is a thrilling and detailed account of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six’s mission to eliminate Osama bin Laden.
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Vengeance: The True Story of an Israeli Counter-Terrorist Team by George Jonas
Vengeance is a controversial account that follows the missions and operations of an Israeli counter-terrorism unit known as “Squadron.”
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By Way of Deception: The Making of a Mossad Officer by Victor Ostrovsky, Claire Hoy
“By Way of Deception: The Making of a Mossad Officer” by Victor Ostrovsky and Claire Hoy is a controversial memoir that offers a unique insider’s perspective into the world of the Mossad, Israel’s renowned intelligence agency.
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Blind Man’s Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage by Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew, Annette Lawrence Drew
Blind Man’s Bluff is a compelling and revealing book that uncovers the clandestine world of American submarine espionage during the Cold War.
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Their Trade is Treachery by Chapman Pincher
“Their Trade is Treachery” by Chapman Pincher is an insightful and controversial exposé that delves into the world of espionage and betrayal.
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Spymaster: My Thirty-two Years in Intelligence and Espionage Against the West by Oleg Kalugin
“Spymaster” by Oleg Kalugin is a gripping memoir that offers an insider’s account of his thirty-two years in intelligence and espionage against the West.
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The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made by Walter Isaacson
The Wise Men explores the lives of six influential individuals who played a role in shaping American foreign policy after World War II.
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Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel’s Deadly Response by Aaron J. Klein
Striking Back is a book that explores the events surrounding the terrorist attack on the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
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Shake Hands With the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Roméo Dallaire
“Shake Hands with the Devil” by Roméo Dallaire is a powerful and haunting memoir that provides a firsthand account of the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
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Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge
I started the Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge with a goal of reading 20 books. I was able to exceed my goal as I was able to read 27 books!
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Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5 by Stella Rimington
Open Secret is a revealing and captivating memoir that provides an insider’s perspective on the world of intelligence and security.
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