4.5
The CIA at War
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Investigative reporter Ronald Kessler draws on his unprecedented access to CIA insiders to tell the full story of the agency and its spymasters. Kessler interviewed numerous current and retired CIA officers, including George Tenet and other top officials. He recounts the story of how Tenet transformed the CIA from a pathetic, risk averse outfit to one that has rounded up thousands of terrorists since 9/11.
discloses highly sensitive information about its unorthodox methods, its stunning successes, and its shocking failures. The book explores whether the CIA can be trusted, whether its intelligence is politicized, and whether it is capable of winning the war on terror. In doing so, the book weaves in the history of the CIA and how it really works.
From the CIA's intelligence failure of 9/11 to its critical role in preventing further attacks,
tells a riveting, unique story about a secretive, powerful agency and its confrontation with global terrorism.
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About Ronald Kessler
Ronald Kessler is the
bestselling author of
, and
. A former
and
investigative reporter, Kessler has won eighteen journalism awards, including two George Polk awards, one for national reporting, and one for community service. He was named a Washingtonian of the Year by
. Kessler lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife, Pamela Kessler.
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