The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JOOFQFC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 278 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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Within a few years, though, both men were killed by assassins, and America's relations with the Arab world began heading down a path that culminated in 9/11, the War on Terror, and the current fog of mistrust. What set Ames apart from his peers was his extraordinary ability to form deep, meaningful connections with key Arab intelligence figures. The attack was a geopolitical turning point. Even more impressive, Bird draws on his reporter's skills to deliver a full dossier on the bombers and expose the shocking truth of where the attack's mastermind resides today.. On April 18, 1983, a bomb exploded outside the American Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 people. Not only does the book draw on hours of interviews with Ames' widow, and quotes from hundreds of Ames' private letters, it's woven from interviews with scores of current and former American, Israeli, and Palestinian intelligence officers as well as other players in the Middle East "Great Game". Ames' deepening relationship with Salameh held the potential for a lasting peace. Bird, who as a child lived in the Beirut Embassy and knew Ames as a neighbor when he was 12 years old, spent years researching The Good Spy. It marked the beginning of Hezbollah as a political force, but even more important, it eliminated Ame
Julian Douglass said Good book, great story.. Amazing story of an intelligence officer who worked with had worked in the Middle East trying to bring together two groups of people who have been fighting since the 19Good book, great story. Amazing story of an intelligence officer who worked with had worked in the Middle East trying to bring together two groups of people who have been fighting since the 1930's. Part of the reason why I like this book is that it is a wonderful thriller that shows the ins and outs . 0's. Part of the reason why I like this book is that it is a wonderful thriller that shows the ins and outs . AxeMan said Fascinating journey into the bowels of 'intelligence' world. At this moment in time it's good to go back to the early days of the Middle East crisis. It also makes it more complicated when you get to see the so called human side of what makes for a good spy. There is no objective truth. The people who spend their lives wallowing in this. "Very enjoyable read; highly recommended" according to Augedog999. I definitely enjoyed this book. I found it intriguing. I wish more "secret" info could have been given; I mean at times we know Ames is having meetings and other clandestine operations but few details are given other than the fact the meeting occurred.Sadly it is affirmed thro