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Recruiter : Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence by Douglas London (2022, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100306847310
ISBN-139780306847318
eBay Product ID (ePID)11057232706
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Book TitleRecruiter : Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicGeopolitics, Intelligence & Espionage, Law Enforcement
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDouglas London
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Riveting...London has written a scorching portrait of what he sees as decades of CIA mismanagement, from a failure to prevent terrorist attacks on Americans abroad and at home, to not foreseeing the so-called Arab Spring or the rise of the Islamic State terrorist group until it was too late. He describes how some of these senior officials made serious mistakes."-- SpyTalk, " The Recruiter is one of the most interesting spy memoirs in a long time, filled with fascinating insights into a life convincing people to betray their country. Also an unflinching critique of the unsavory side of CIA culture."-- Ken Dilanian, NBC News
Dewey Decimal327.1273
SynopsisThis revealing memoir from a 34-year veteran of the CIA who worked as a case officer and recruiter of foreign agents before and after 9/11 provides an invaluable perspective on the state of modern spy craft, how the CIA has developed, and how it must continue to evolve. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a modern-day spy, Douglas London is here to explain. London's overseas work involved spotting and identifying targets, building relationships over weeks or months, and then pitching them to work for the CIA--all the while maintaining various identities, a day job, and a very real wife and kids at home. The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence captures the best stories from London's life as a spy, his insights into the challenges and failures of intelligence work, and the complicated relationships he developed with agents and colleagues. In the end, London presents a highly readable insider's tale about the state of espionage, a warning about the decline of American intelligence since 9/11 and Iraq, and what can be done to recover.
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