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May 6th 2008
by Crown
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Hardcover, 304 pages
isbn
0307382176
(isbn13: 9780307382177)
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Written by a man who is arguably the country’s most authoritative voice on counterterrorism, Crush the Cell demolishes, with simple logic, the edifice...more
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Read in November, 2008
Crush the Cell has practical suggestions by an experienced insider with an impressive resume which, surprisingly, he shares at the back of his book. His analysis of past terrorism incidents focuses on the past fifteen years and is enriched with candid assessments of what worked, what our weaknesses are, what the terrorists' weaknesses are, plus it offers his shrewd assessments at possible dangers. The key to fight terrorism is intelligence, critical for infiltrating terrorist cells and crushing ...more
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Read in March, 2009
A wealth of practical insight is expressed and explained in this volume by one of America's foremost counter-terrorist experts (who was also a former diplomat, intelligence officer, and a member of the special forces.) I gained insight into why 9-11 was able to occur, and how massive million dollar programs do not secure the safety of America. As well as why fully understanding and becoming knowledgeable about terrorists and the threat they cause, in conjunction, with innovation, flexibility, an...more
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Read in August, 2008
This book gets off to a great start, that by focusing on the terrorist cells, we could reduce the threat terrorism poses to national security. The author goes off-message about half-way through the book, though, when he begins to tell his own story of working with the New York City police. I think this book is on to something, but the argument isn't made as strongly as it could have been. There's no denying that the author, a seasoned counterterrorist expert, has the knowledge to help our lea...more
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Read in July, 2008
wow!! so far very interesting. I am learning a lot about what drives these people to kill us as well as themselves. I cannot wait to finish this book but of course I have to work at this book since non fiction does not come easily to me. I am reading it out loud to my husband while we travel and it makes great conversation as well so it will take a while to get through.
I got about half way through. It is good, but just does not hold my attention.
I got about half way through. It is good, but just does not hold my attention.
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Read in February, 2009
This book takes a good look back at terrorist acts to understand the strengths and weaknesses of terrorist groups.
Unfortunately, the author does not look at the state sponsorship of the attacks on 9/11 as expressed by Laurie Mylroie.
Unfortunately, the author does not look at the state sponsorship of the attacks on 9/11 as expressed by Laurie Mylroie.
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