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The Terrorist Watch
- Inside the Desperate Race to Stop the Next Attack
- By: Ronald Kessler
- Narrated by: Alan Sklar
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Although it has been over five years since the 9/11 attacks, Americans still do not have a clear sense of how our government is waging the war on terror. In The Terrorist Watch, best-selling author Ronald Kessler takes listeners behind the scenes to reveal exactly how our leaders, charged with protecting the American people, are stopping terrorists.
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Valuable information with Republican rantings
- By Wyatt on 11-25-07
- The Terrorist Watch
- Inside the Desperate Race to Stop the Next Attack
- By: Ronald Kessler
- Narrated by: Alan Sklar
Honest , Gripping
Reviewed: 02-13-08
This book is a must ! The information is clearly presented and deep into detail and facts . I was impressed with the detailed description of how the media has often harmed efforts to keep us secure .the sometime almost arrogant spin not always objective .I was particularly impressed with the comparisons of how the media had operated just a few decades ago and how they operate now Mr.Kessler provides us a vivid picture of how the war on terror is being and has been fought. Trust me he is persuasive enough to make one question our pre conceived notions . Most importantly to me is that Mr. Kessler respects the truth ! Chips fall where they may .one may not see the our media institutions like the NY Times in quite the same light as we once did .I am not naive nor am I an ideologue. I have no axe to grind. I have a deep and heartfelt passion for honesty in government and media alike, and I often feel we are being failed by both. Mr.Kessler has given much reason to be proud of both as well. I have heard many of these same issues put forward by devoted public servants . I do not wish to leave the impression that this book is an attack upon the media and our government it illuminates some of the problems .The book is about so much more .This is one of the finest works of journalism I have come upon in decades. it stands as a fine example of great in depth, interesting, thought provoking, and detailed journalism. There is so much here ! Mr.Kessler paints with a finely detailed brush .This is not a liberal nor a conservative book it is a book every American should read, and appreciate the sacrifice and hard work of those charged with the protection of our Country. It is at times frightful how politics and agendas creep into the mix ,or how simply we tend to view the war on terror .Please Read this book and next time some ignorant blowhard thinks that they have the answers or those who are dismissive of the threat You can take them to task based on the facts .Thank you
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