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The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War
Antonio J. Méndez
3.82 AVERAGE
72 reviews for:
The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War
Antonio J. Méndez
3.82 AVERAGE
The book is very interesting but not completely mind blowing. I have heard other people say this book is kind of 'pro-CIA', and I would have to agree with that assessment. What I mean by that is that although the CIA might not have been as bad as the KGB the CIA did do so pretty bad stuff and that doesn't really get brought up that much.
I also wish there was more focus on Jonna, mostly because she grew up in the same town I went to college. I did however like how they pointed out some of the sexism at the CIA and how Peter admitted one of the best spies they ever had working in Moscow was an American housewife.
I also wish there was more focus on Jonna, mostly because she grew up in the same town I went to college. I did however like how they pointed out some of the sexism at the CIA and how Peter admitted one of the best spies they ever had working in Moscow was an American housewife.
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I've really been into The Cold War recently. I have a whole line up of books and have watched so my documentaries. After watching the TV show 'The Americans' (which if you haven't I highly recommend) I became super interested in what went on during that time. Of course a lot of it involves spycraft and espionage, which are both terrifying and fun to learn about. I also recently finished a podcast called 'The Agent' that fascinated me.
This book focuses on the development and implementation of you guessed it "The Moscow Rules" way that the CIA learned to carry out covert operations and keep their informants (mostly) safe while under heavy surveillance in the heart of Moscow. The author Tony, was eventually the head of the Identity and Document Forgery and his work with special effects teams, magicians and make up artists in Hollywood was critical in his work.
He was the central character in the movie Argo.
I highly recommend this book as it is fairly short (less than 300 pages) and moves quickly. All the stories that are told really suck you in and hold your attention. I knocked off a star because there were parts that did feel a bit over sensationalized when really what was happening was sensational enough.
This book focuses on the development and implementation of you guessed it "The Moscow Rules" way that the CIA learned to carry out covert operations and keep their informants (mostly) safe while under heavy surveillance in the heart of Moscow. The author Tony, was eventually the head of the Identity and Document Forgery and his work with special effects teams, magicians and make up artists in Hollywood was critical in his work.
He was the central character in the movie Argo.
I highly recommend this book as it is fairly short (less than 300 pages) and moves quickly. All the stories that are told really suck you in and hold your attention. I knocked off a star because there were parts that did feel a bit over sensationalized when really what was happening was sensational enough.
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For the Russia prompt in my bookclub’s Summer Passport Challenge, I chose The Moscow Rules: The Secret CIA Tactics That Helped America Win the Cold War by Antonio J. Méndez.
I am fascinated by tales of spying and espionage, so I found this book captivating. Each chapter focused on a different "Moscow Rule," a set of CIA guidelines for spies to follow.
I enjoyed learning about spycraft and intelligence gathering in the 70s through the 90s, when agents didn't have the technological advances we consume today. It was a fast and easy listen. Not a lot of depth, but intriguing nonetheless.
I am fascinated by tales of spying and espionage, so I found this book captivating. Each chapter focused on a different "Moscow Rule," a set of CIA guidelines for spies to follow.
I enjoyed learning about spycraft and intelligence gathering in the 70s through the 90s, when agents didn't have the technological advances we consume today. It was a fast and easy listen. Not a lot of depth, but intriguing nonetheless.
fascinating read, but didn’t feel like it had a conclusion — the pace is about the same the whole way through. still an incredibly interesting read and a great look into the nitty gritty of CIA operations and intelligence gathering technology and techniques!
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