Sheymov had the most sensitive position of any KGB officer ever to defect to the West. Incognito for years, he now describes his life in the KGB, conflict with the system, and reveals how he escaped from the heart of Moscow with his wife and young daughter--a CIA coup that convinced the KGB he was dead. Photos.
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Sheymov had the most sensitive position of any KGB officer ever to defect to the West. Incognito for years, he now describes his life in the KGB, conflict with the system, and reveals how he escaped from the heart of Moscow with his wife and young daughter--a CIA coup that convinced the KGB he was dead. Photos.
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Good in d/w. Intelligence, Espionage, Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare The author was in one of the most sensitive positions in the KGB, responsible for coordination of all security aspects of Russian cipher communications with its outposts abroad. When he was exfiltrated with his wife and daughter by the CIA in 1980 the coup convinced the KGB he was dead. He worked for the National Security Agency for a number of years and is a recipient of several prestigious awards in intelligence and security. UL-XXXXXX. 416pp, 7 photos.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
This book was a great read. I liked how it explained the often murky structure of the KGB and then gave a story narative that held interest and even concern for the lives of the author and his family. The book goes to great lengths to describe the culture in Russia under the life of the KGB. As a westerner one chafes at the loss of personal freedom and the ugliness of a system that ruined so many lives and made daily life anything but worth living. The KGB may have gone away with the revolution of the 1990's, but the culture of intimidation, coersion, and brute force at still alive and you really get a good sense of them as you read this book.