Left of Boom: How a Young CIA Case Officer Penetrated the Taliban and Al-Qaeda | 
so-soI have such mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, it‘s a fascinating look at how the CIA functions in the Middle East to try to save American lives. On the other hand, the author comes across as an arrogant, reckless misogynist, which makes the book much less enjoyable. Also the redaction (above) takes some getting used to.
bailedJust couldn't get into it. Very detailed and slow going. Moving on.
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Starting this one now!!! And, yup, it's tea rather than coffee 😉
so-soFirst audiobook I've ever listened to with redacted material. Enjoyed the random classical music that played often in between curse words ? story was so-so. Very informative but not keep you "on the edge of your seat" type writing.
So I haven't read anything in like 3 weeks now 😱Life has gotten crazy on me and just down right hard. Trying to dive back into a new book to get myself back in the game. Up next is Left of Boom!
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so-soMixed feelings about this story. Overall, a fascinating story of a CIA case officer and his incredibly dangerous and complicated life. Yet I did struggle with the arrogance of this young officer, I felt as though he always knew better than anyone else. Also, I get needing to let off steam but think this guy was a hard core partier well before his CIA days. Honestly, not sure where I fall with this story.
Nothing like a "little" redaction. Dying to know what the CIA took out.
Husband and daughter (visiting from DC)left me to ride the motorcycle up to Mt. Rainier🏔🏍. I'm trying to cool off from the 🔥☀️ temps yesterday with some beer, vinyl, and an interesting read. Sunday Funday my way😎.
Thought I'd go in a completely different direction with my newest pick. I do love reading a book that is redacted- so curious what is underneath that big black mark😉
pickGlad I read this.Talented, intelligent, wild young man. A know-it-all, but I can forgive him that. I'm thankful for your service and hope that what you (all) did(do) for the rest of us doesn't ruin the rest of your life(s). I still don't understand it, but this at least gave me a bit of a POV.
The only other thing I've read with censor marks are the letters Grandad wrote Grandma during WWII. This young CIA agent comes across a bit pompous but hey--I guess it goes with the territory.
