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Book Reviews of Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times

Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times
Charlie Wilson's War The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times
Author: George Crile
ISBN-13: 9780802143419
ISBN-10: 0802143415
Publication Date: 11/6/2007
Pages: 560
Edition: Reissue
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 51 ratings
Publisher: Grove Press
Book Type: Paperback
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briebrown avatar reviewed Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times on + 12 more book reviews
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This is a fantastic book about the inner workings of Washington and how a handful of men pulled the strings that resulted in funding Afghan fighters while subsequently taking money away from other dramas like Iran-Contra, etc. It explains a lot about how a couple of very strong personalities are responsible for current events in Afghanistan, as well as contributing to the creation of anti-American jihad. Absolutely fascinating.
If you saw the movie, the movie did not do this book or the facts justice and skimmed over way too many important events. Totally worth the read, especially if the U.S. government bores and disgusts you.
reviewed Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times on + 2 more book reviews
If you enjoy politics this is a book for you. It is amazing what this man got away with.