Company Confessions : Secrets, Memoirs, and the CIA by Christopher Moran book EPUB, DOC, FB2
9781250047137 English 1250047137 "A fascinating, readable work. -Robert Wallace, coauthor of" Spycraft "and" The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception"Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn t apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it s no surprise that the CIA has fought back.In "Company Confessions, " award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book "Fair Game, "and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency memoirs. Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, "Company Confessions" examines why America s spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation s secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation.", For fans of "Argo "and "Fair Game, ""a lively, absorbing investigation." "Library Journal"Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn t apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it s no surprise that the CIA has fought back.In "Company Confessions, " award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book "Fair Game, "and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency memoirs. Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, "Company Confessions" examines why America s spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation s secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation.", For fans of Argo and Fair Game, "a lively, absorbing investigation." Library Journal Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn't apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it's no surprise that the CIA has fought back. In Company Confessions, award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book Fair Game, and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency "memoirs." Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, Company Confessions examines why America's spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation's secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation., In recent years, debate over the need for government secrecy in the name of national security has taken on new dimensions, becoming one of the most discussed issues of our time. And nowhere are these watchwords more relevant than when talking about the CIA. In Company Confessions , Dr. Christopher R. Moran reveals, for the first time, how far the world's most controversial intelligence agency has gone and will go to protect and control the spread of information; not only information that could be considered damaging to national security, but also that which could expose malfeasance or create embarrassment for the Agency. Stories in this book include:-New evidence that the CIA is 'co-opting' loyal memoirists in a bid to improve its image.-Significant new information pertaining to household names in modern American political history including the revelation that Richard Nixon played a key role in planning the Bay of Pigs invasion and that the CIA destroyed photographs of Teddy Kennedy "cavorting naked" in a Roman whorehouse.-Evidence that the CIA has censored books to save face, including stories of how authors, journalists, and politicians have been subjected to surveillance and/or harassment.A must-read for anyone interested in the widening debate over the limits of government surveillance, this fascinating and timely book will never be more important or culturally relevant that it is now. Dr. Moran's extensive research and key interviews reveal a web of secrecy and intrigue sure to appeal to anyone interested in the hidden world of espionage, censorship, and the abrogation of First Amendment Rights., Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents nor discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn't apply to the CIA, which routinely vets, and approves, dozens of books by former officers. Many of these memoirs command huge advances and attract enormous publicity. Take Valerie Plame, the CIA officer whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House in 2003 and who reportedly received $2 million for her book Fair Game . Or former CIA director George Tenet whose 2007 memoir reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. If the CIA director is allowed to publish his story, it is little wonder that regular agents are choosing to tell theirs. Company Confessions delves into the motivations those spies that write memoirs as well as the politics and policies of the CIA Publication Review Board. Astonishing facts include: the steps taken by the agency to counter such leaks including breaking into publishing houses, putting authors on trial, and secretly authorizing pro-agency "memoirs" to repair damage to its reputation. Based on interviews, private correspondence, and declassified files, Christopher Moran examines why America's spies are so happy to spill the beans and looks at the damage done when they leak the nation's secrets.
9781250047137 English 1250047137 "A fascinating, readable work. -Robert Wallace, coauthor of" Spycraft "and" The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception"Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn t apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it s no surprise that the CIA has fought back.In "Company Confessions, " award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book "Fair Game, "and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency memoirs. Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, "Company Confessions" examines why America s spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation s secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation.", For fans of "Argo "and "Fair Game, ""a lively, absorbing investigation." "Library Journal"Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn t apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it s no surprise that the CIA has fought back.In "Company Confessions, " award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book "Fair Game, "and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency memoirs. Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, "Company Confessions" examines why America s spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation s secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation.", For fans of Argo and Fair Game, "a lively, absorbing investigation." Library Journal Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents or discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn't apply to the CIA, whose former officers have written memoirs commanding huge advances and attracting enormous publicity. As an intelligence service dependent on its ability to protect sensitive information, however, it's no surprise that the CIA has fought back. In Company Confessions, award-winning author Christopher Moran digs deep into this tumultuous relationship between the CIA and former agents who try to go public about their careers. He delves into the motivations of spies like CIA officer Valerie Plame, whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House and who reportedly received $2.5 million for her book Fair Game, and exposes the politics and practices of the CIA and its Publications Review Board, including breaking into publishing houses and secretly authorizing pro-agency "memoirs." Drawing on interviews; the private correspondence of such legendary spies as Allen Dulles, William Colby, and Richard Helms; and declassified CIA files, Company Confessions examines why America's spies are so willing to share their stories, the damage inflicted when they leak the nation's secrets, and the fine line between censorship on the grounds of security and censorship for the sake of reputation., In recent years, debate over the need for government secrecy in the name of national security has taken on new dimensions, becoming one of the most discussed issues of our time. And nowhere are these watchwords more relevant than when talking about the CIA. In Company Confessions , Dr. Christopher R. Moran reveals, for the first time, how far the world's most controversial intelligence agency has gone and will go to protect and control the spread of information; not only information that could be considered damaging to national security, but also that which could expose malfeasance or create embarrassment for the Agency. Stories in this book include:-New evidence that the CIA is 'co-opting' loyal memoirists in a bid to improve its image.-Significant new information pertaining to household names in modern American political history including the revelation that Richard Nixon played a key role in planning the Bay of Pigs invasion and that the CIA destroyed photographs of Teddy Kennedy "cavorting naked" in a Roman whorehouse.-Evidence that the CIA has censored books to save face, including stories of how authors, journalists, and politicians have been subjected to surveillance and/or harassment.A must-read for anyone interested in the widening debate over the limits of government surveillance, this fascinating and timely book will never be more important or culturally relevant that it is now. Dr. Moran's extensive research and key interviews reveal a web of secrecy and intrigue sure to appeal to anyone interested in the hidden world of espionage, censorship, and the abrogation of First Amendment Rights., Spies are supposed to keep quiet, never betraying their agents nor discussing their operations. Somehow, this doesn't apply to the CIA, which routinely vets, and approves, dozens of books by former officers. Many of these memoirs command huge advances and attract enormous publicity. Take Valerie Plame, the CIA officer whose identity was leaked by the Bush White House in 2003 and who reportedly received $2 million for her book Fair Game . Or former CIA director George Tenet whose 2007 memoir reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. If the CIA director is allowed to publish his story, it is little wonder that regular agents are choosing to tell theirs. Company Confessions delves into the motivations those spies that write memoirs as well as the politics and policies of the CIA Publication Review Board. Astonishing facts include: the steps taken by the agency to counter such leaks including breaking into publishing houses, putting authors on trial, and secretly authorizing pro-agency "memoirs" to repair damage to its reputation. Based on interviews, private correspondence, and declassified files, Christopher Moran examines why America's spies are so happy to spill the beans and looks at the damage done when they leak the nation's secrets.