“You make a mistake, there are dead people.”
—FBI Special Agent Art Cummings, head of international counterterrorism operatio... read full description
—FBI Special Agent Art Cummings, head of international counterterrorism operatio... read full description
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Aug 03, 2010
Tanya
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This book is an unapologetic defense of the Bush administration's War on Terror. It traces much of the progress in policy and execution by the FBI and CIA in their intelligence gathering, and discusses many of the problems they face. Kessler argues that America's perception of the war on terror has been mis-shapen by biased media reporting; the basic thesis of the book is summed up in the following sentence:
"While the media minimize the threats and mischaracterize the progress More...
"While the media minimize the threats and mischaracterize the progress More...
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May 09, 2009
Evelyn
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I had no idea what the CIA and FBI really did. "If we lose the war (on terrorism) it will be because of distortions by the mainstream media, those who leak operational secrets to them, and politicians who undermine those who are trying to protect us." --R James Woolsey
Sep 28, 2009
Robyn
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Great overview about the FBI and CIA restructuring and collaboration since September 11 to stop the next terrorist attack, but I was very disappointed to read nothing of the Department of Homeland Security and the part they play in the "desperate race".
Aug 17, 2009
Mark
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The book will surely scare you -- details how we have stopped dozens of potential attacks in the U.S. -- and how we may be setting ourselves up for disaster.
Jun 01, 2008
Sarah
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Absolutely amazing!! Kessler had amazing access to the FBI and CIA and provides the reader insight into the world of terrorism and stopping the next attack. The book is an enjoyable read and is very engaging.
A must-read for all Americans!
A must-read for all Americans!
Aug 27, 2008
Les
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Recommended to me by Andrew Card, former chief of staff for George Bush. It gives you a clear picture of what dangers and what struggles we are facing from terrorism in the world today.
Feb 02, 2008
pooja
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This book shows the flip-side of what the media has portrayed in the GWOT, and gives the reader an insight into what the government is doing to stop terrorism.
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