Life Inside the Bubble

Why a Top-Ranked Secret Service Agent Walked Away from It All

By: Dan Bongino

Narrated by: Mark F. Smith

Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

He swore to take a bullet for the President and left it all behind to take a bullet for the American people. Why would a successful, twelve-year Secret Service agent resign his position in the prime of his career to run for political office against all the odds?

New York Times bestseller, Life Inside the Bubble is an intimate look at life inside the presidential "bubble," a haze of staffers, consultants, cronies, acolytes, bureaucrats and lobbyists that creates the "alternate reality" in which monumental policy decisions are made. And it is the story of a dedicated Secret Service professional who, after years inside the "bubble," walked away in favor of sounding a clarion call to the American people in defense of sane government and the U.S. Constitution.

Finally, why the Fast & Furious scandal, the bombings in Boston and the terrorist attacks in Benghazi are harbingers of what's to come without a bold change in direction.

Take the journey with Dan Bongino from the tough streets of New York City where he was raised, and later patrolled as a member of the NYPD, to the White House as a member of the elite Presidential Protective Division, through his ultimate decision to resign from the Secret Service - during the Obama Administration - in the prime of his career to run for the United States Senate against the feared Maryland Democratic machine. Follow his experiences inside the Washington, D.C., matrix and discover why a government filled with some incredibly dedicated people nevertheless continues to make such frequent and tragic mistakes.

©2013 Dan Bongino (P)2014 Audible Inc.

The Bubble

Dan Bongino does an excellent job representing his career over two decades. He shows how his career in protecting presidents.

great

After reading Clint Hill's books I have increasingly become impressed with the Presidential Protective Detail of the Secret Service. What they accomplish with such few people is nothing short of incredible. I am also a fan of Dan Bongino and found this book to be quite enjoyable. It talks about his childhood, NYPD career, US Secret Service career, US Senate campaign and life after it all. He has packed a lot into 45 years (38 years at the time of this book). He also discusses the government failures pertaining to the fast and furious scandal, Benghazi and the Boston bombing.  If this stuff interests you check this out!

Boring performance

The content was interesting due to completely different view and insights into an area I was not familiar with.
I like the call to action when one is not satisfied with the current situation.
Some of the content is now dated and not so new anymore.

Timely, Relevant & Honest

Thank you, Dan Bongino! For your service to our country, your honesty & your courage to say what needs to be said! I enjoyed hearing your inspiring story. I loved hearing your point of view from "inside the bubble." And I'm thankful for your encouragement to each of us to rise up & fight for the country that has blessed, even the least of us, so abundantly! God bless you & your family.

amazing story

first off I love Dan bongino I just wish that he would have narrated this book because I think he has an awesome voice for reading or narrating. It really lets you into his life as a secret service agent and all of the hell he went through to serve this country I personally want to thank him

Great insight.

This book answers questions we as an American people have all wanted answers to. From inner workings of the the government to the dysfunction within the ranks.

Great Book!

You’ve had one hell of a Law Enforcement career and have earned your success! Having worked in Information Technology for 25 years at a county level for a Law agency, you hit the nail on the head when it comes to data sharing and communications. The only records that shouldn’t be openly shared amongst Sworn and vetted personnel are internal investigations.

Interesting insider perspective

I really liked this book. It gives you a good glimpse into the life of Mr. Bongino and into what happens behind closed doors of the government. I highly recommend checking this book out.

Fascinating inside look!

I found this book to be a fascinating look from the inside of the government. I like that he was able to provide a view from the inside while not being personally invested in the decision loop. Great book!

Interesting perspective

I always thought that there must be a lot of selfishness of those who are being protected. Pretty well confirmed here. FBI in this line of work have no personal life.

This book is politically slanted, note Mr Bongino left the FBI to run as a Republican for Senate.