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John asked this question about Harlot's Ghost:
How did Mailer learn so much about CIA operations? I've just begun the book (after reading "the Brothers").
John Turns out that Mailer includes a pretty good explanation in his author's notes at the end of the book. Go there first!…moreTurns out that Mailer includes a pretty good explanation in his author's notes at the end of the book. Go there first!(less)
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Harlot's Ghost
by Norman Mailer
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