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Antonio mendez is, and presents, the real deal while i was researching the cia background for my debut thriller, hunter, i devoured a host of books written by former agency officers. Antonio tony mendez, a former cia technical operations officer who helped rescue six u. Mendez from the author of argo comes an unforgettable behindthescenes story of espionage in action. My secret life in the cia pdf,, download ebookee alternative excellent tips for a best ebook reading. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He was an award winning painter with an international reputation. In the first ever memoir by a toplevel operative to be authorized by the cia, antonio j.

John pruden from the author of argo comes an unforgettable behindthescenes story of espionage in action. In 1963, she graduated from high school in wichita, kansas and went on to attend college at wichita state. The book describes the authors twentyfive year career in the cia. My secret life in the cia 1999, with malcolm mcconnell, a memoir of his cia experiences. Jun 27, 2008 the jazz is never more dangerous, the potential melodies never sweeter, than the operations and deceptions outlined in antonio mendezs remarkable book, the master of disguise. Tony mendez, former cia officer portrayed in argo, dead at 78. My purpose in writing this book, however, is not to bring. His most recent book is argo, which tells the story of the operation he ran to rescue six americans hiding in the canadian embassy. My secret life in the cia and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. My secret life in the cia by antonio j mendez online at alibris. He also amassed a body of remarkable stories, which are the subject of his recently released book, master of disguise. My secret life in the cia kindle edition by antonio j. A hardcover edition of this book was published in 1999 by william morrow. My secret life in the cia, published by william morrow.

I especially liked this book because it focused more on the support side of life in the cia as opposed to the 007 james bond stuff you see in the movies. My secret life in the cia, chronicles the cloak and dagger. For the first time, the cia has authorized a toplevel operative to tell all in an unforgettable behindthescenes look at espionage in action. My secret life in the cia 9780688163020 by antonio j. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Antonio tony mendez, former cia officer portrayed in. As experts in disguise, antonio and jonna were instrumental in creating and honing a series of. It provides a fascinating look into the history of spywork in the united states, from the days of the office of strategic services in 1942 to the turn of the century. My secret life in the cia, chronicles the cloak and dagger operations antonio and his fellow spooks mounted against the russians, the. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.

In his 25 year career with the agency, he participated in many missions. The moscow rules tells the story of the intelligence breakthroughs that turned the odds in americas favor. Mendez gives an interesting behindthescenes look at what it is like to work for the cia. Aug 30, 2002 author antonio mendez talked about his new book, the master of disguise. Former cia chief of disguise mendez was an awardwinning spy yes, they have awards. My secret life in the cia by malcolm mcconnell and antonio j. Mendez and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Jan 21, 2019 working as a chief of disguise, mendez and his workers helped secret agents remain secret through disguises and false documents, according to his book the master of disguise. Nov 07, 2000 for the first time, the cia has authorized a toplevel operative to tell all in an unforgettable behindthescenes look at espionage in action. Working as a chief of disguise, mendez and his workers helped secret agents remain secret through disguises and false documents, according to his book the master of disguise. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the master of disguise. In his new book mendez shares his candid behindthescenes account of his 25yearcareer as the cia s foremost inventor of disguises.

My secret life in the cia, was published by william morrow in november 1999 on the tenth anniversary of the wall coming down in berlin. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly. The two wrote a book about their agency work in moscow in the final. Since that time he appeared on various national media across the united states, while traveling and lecturing regarding his cia. My secret life in the cia, chronicles the cloak and dagger operations antonio and his fellow spooks mounted against the russians, the east german stasi and other enemies during the cold war. If you enjoy true life cia and spy drama this is the book cor you. Since that time he appeared on various national media across the united states, while traveling and lecturing regarding his cia experiences. Mendez combined the cunning tricks of a magician with the analytical insight of a psychologist to help hundreds of people escape potentially fatal. The master of disguise paperback my secret life in the cia.

Iran, and mentioned he had always wanted to write a book about cia successes during the cold war. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide mendez, antonio j and malcolm. My secret life in the cia, by antonio mendez william morrow. Two masters of disguise reveal the tools and operations that helped win the cold war 2003, with jonna mendez and bruce henderson. It should not be a surprise that mendez is something of an amateur magician. From the author of argo comes an unforgettable behindthescenes story of espionage in action.

Malcolm mcconnell tony mendez, a toplevel operative in the cia, tells about his experiences as a master of disguises who helped hundreds of people escape potentially fatal situations. Jonna hiestand was born in 1945 in campbellsville, kentucky. The master of disguise is, in fact, a master of deception, and mendezs true stories of his cia operations are inspiring lessons in illusion. Adept at creating new identities for anyone, anywhere, mendez was involved in operations all over the world, from. He is the author of spy dust and the master of disguise. From the author of argo comes an unforgettable behind thes. The book describes the authors twentyfive year career in the cia, from his. Antonio mendez talked about his book the master of disguise. He had studied a 1905 book of doityourself wonders called the boymechanic. Mar 24, 2000 antonio mendez talked about his book the master of disguise.

Here, given unique permission by that agency to write about his career, he offers an entertaining and actionfilled, though restrained, memoir of his cold war clandestine service, emphasizing the gritty, complicated realities of intelligence work. Author antonio mendez talked about his new book, the master of disguise. That book, just a kids collection of projects and tricks, was the inspiration for manyaspiring magicians and provided. My secret life in the cia paperback november 7, 2000 by antonio j mendez author. My secret life in the cia 9780060957919 by mendez, antonio j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. During three of the agencys five decades, which spanned the cold war years, i served as a professional intelligence officer, creating and deploying many of the most innovative techniques of the espionage trade. Mendez 1999, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase.

My secret life in the cia adobe epub ebook, kindle book, overdrive read. For both reasons, i was delighted to discover the master of disguise. The moscow rules book antonio and jonna mendez matt baglio. Tony mendez, former cia officer portrayed in argo, dead. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly situations. The master of disguise my secret life in the cia antonio j. From the spymaster and inspiration for the movie argo. My secret life in the cia ebook written by antonio j. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide mendez, antonio j. Former cia agent unveils secrets that made him master of.

My secret life in the cia 1999, memoir of his cia experiences15 spy dust. My secret life in the cia book online at best prices in india on. Central intelligence agency publicly celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. He is the recipient of several honors, including the intelligence star for valor. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I wish i could take a look at some of the classified disguise gear that the author mentions. Malcolm mcconnell a top cia operative offers an authorized account of his double life as a department of defense bureaucrat and a globetrotting spy. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. How the cia and hollywood pulled off the most audacious rescue in history. My secret life in the cia, was published by william morrow in november 1999 on the tenth anniversary of the wall. And the remainder of this book vetted by the agency is, in one sense.