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Gideon's Spies

The Secret History of the Mossad

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Gideon's Spies

By: Gordon Thomas
Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
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In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be surrounded by myth and mystery as does the Mossad. Created in 1951 to ensure the future of an embattled Israel, Mossad is responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism, and assassination. To some, Mossad is the precise and at times lethal instrument of Israel's will, a fiercely dedicated group of men and women: an elite intelligence arm. To others, Mossad is a fearsome intelligence organization loyal only to those who can control it: a shadowy ruthless cabal of spies. But no one has ever gotten close enough to Mossad to know the truth. Until now.

Gideon's Spies documents the Mossad's deepest secrets from the end of the Cold War to the present day. You'll learn how the Mossad undercut the CIA's position as the Vatican's prime intelligence source, how TWA Flight 800 was ruthlessly exploited by the Mossad, and most explosive of all, Mossad's involvement in the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayad. Gideon's Spies reveals the Mossad as it truly is: brilliant, ruthless, flawed, but ultimately awesome.

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Fascinating Spy Accounts • Compelling Interviews • Perfect Accent • Well-researched Content • Riveting Narrative
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How spies were involved in shaping the political narrative. And how they were able to manipulate it.

What you thought was not real

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Theodore bikel is the best narrator. great book great author. can't wait to see more Gordon Thomas books in audible.

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Excellent book with details on how the Mossad operated and the difficulties they faced and had to overcome.

Superb insight into the world of Spies

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Book and detail are very good and shows us more than we can imagine on what happens in the world of espionage and security. Narrator is excellent!!!

Good and recommend it

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Inmensely compelling and authentic. This book leaves you thinking about the events for weeks after.

Compelling

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A well-balanced treatment of the subject matter. The author masterfully paces the narrative. He includes enough detail to be informative even to a listener with prior knowledge of the subject matter while still moving the narrative forward. The narrator is excellently-suited to the subject matter, and his delivery is smooth.

Balanced and Fascinating

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The sound quality was lacking, and I would have liked to hear the unabridged version. Otherwise, very interesting.

Otherwise, very interesting.

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This is an excellent book, well researched by an investigative/political reporter who has written 53 books. The great Theodore Bikel was a terrific narrator.

The best thing about it is it takes a neutral stance to Mossad's actions. At times you find yourself cheering them on, then you are horrified by what they're up to. That's just what we already know about the Mossad, that they are tough as they come, so that contradiction is to be expected. It all seems plausible and there is no claim to be involved with any plot to kill Princess Diana, only a coincidental connection with someone in the crash.

Apparently a new edition of the book is coming out in 2012 bringing it up to date. If we're lucky, a new audiobook will follow.

Only complaint: it was abridged! I had the actual book out of the library and read some sections again to get more detail.

Compelling

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One of the best books on how Intelligence agencies operate. This book will leave you more informed.

Gritty and astounding. The world of espionage is murky.

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Wonderful tone and clarity. A good listen and easy to follow the plot. Recommend you download and listen while traveling.

A delight to listen while traveling!

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