No Place to Hide

Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State

By: Glenn Greenwald

Narrated by: L. J. Ganser

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

In May 2013, Glenn Greenwald set out for Hong Kong to meet an anonymous source who claimed to have astonishing evidence of pervasive government spying and insisted on communicating only through heavily encrypted channels. That source turned out to be the 29-year-old NSA contractor Edward Snowden, and his revelations about the agency’s widespread, systemic overreach proved to be some of the most explosive and consequential news in recent history, triggering a fierce debate over national security and information privacy. As the arguments rage on and the government considers various proposals for reform, it is clear that we have yet to see the full impact of Snowden’s disclosures.

Now for the first time, Greenwald fits all the pieces together, recounting his high-intensity 10-day trip to Hong Kong, examining the broader implications of the surveillance detailed in his reporting for The Guardian, and revealing fresh information on the NSA’s unprecedented abuse of power with never-before-seen documents entrusted to him by Snowden himself. Going beyond NSA specifics, Greenwald also takes on the establishment media, excoriating their habitual avoidance of adversarial reporting on the government and their failure to serve the interests of the people. Finally, he asks what it means both for individuals and for a nation’s political health when a government pries so invasively into the private lives of its citizens - and considers what safeguards and forms of oversight are necessary to protect democracy in the digital age.

Coming at a landmark moment in American history, No Place to Hide is a fearless, incisive, and essential contribution to our understanding of the U.S. surveillance state.

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©2014 Glenn Greenwald (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Terrific

What made the experience of listening to No Place to Hide the most enjoyable?

The clarity and focus of the writing and delivery was riveting. I learned a lot about the tactics that the US government can stoop to and the vigilance that citizens must exercise to maintain their privacy.

Interesting perspective

Any additional comments?

Though I don't agree with what or why Snowden stole and leaked TS information, nor do I disagree that he should be published, AND I don't care if the NSA is reading my emails ( or my mother, wife, daughter, friends, neighbors are reading them ), I did agree with Snowden that the power can be misused and the way they are getting approval in secret with an unknown court system to rubber stamp the legality of it is eyeopening.

Brilliant but terrifying outrageous power

Would you consider the audio edition of No Place to Hide to be better than the print version?

It is not considered cheating to listen to stories that are more than fascinating to follow by audio means. It allows me to catch up on issues that I consider important while driving to work, or working out.

What did you like best about this story?

It was told in a clean and concise manner similar to any story that has many layers and needs to explain certain situations beyond normal expectations, way way way beyond expectations. They never taught you this in history class; and probably never will.

Have you listened to any of L. J. Ganser’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Mr. Ganser has a very good command of phrasing for clarity. He had some very difficult passages to get through that would have been a nightmare to read in text (all the legaleeze numbers and codes).

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The turning point in the book for me was realizing how high up this goes and how this man and his team tried to do that right thing and set people straight (at least those, who actually want to know the truth). I have to admit, the game of "big brother is watching" has gone into hyperspace and shows no sign of slowing down.

Any additional comments?

I know that this is Edward Snowden's side of the story. It is told in his words and with his permission. He is in quite a dilemma. His story is very believable; and I do believe him. His actions go beyond his patriotism; it extends to all humanity.

Very well written, somewhat difficult to follow

First, they show you what to be afraid of. You are being watched all the time.
My only concern about the book is the big proliferation of acronyms that make it difficult for the listener. Probably the reader will not find this problem. This was not the best voice I got from Audible.

Everyone should listen to or read this.

Our freedom is too important to allow the government to perpetuate fear and monitor the activities of all citizens.

important topic

One of the most important debates of our time. What should we be free to know?

eye opener on how the USA is becoming big brother.

I had to read 1984 in school. at the time I thought the story was far fetched and our Constitution and republic would not allow the conversion of our society into the Orwellian nightmare. After listening to this book I believe our elected officials used 1984 as a template and guide.

it is a sad day when our elected officials loose sight on the fact that they represent THE PEOPLE and not their own self interests.

Amazing story. Very happy to have learned...

Amazing story. Very happy to have learned what snowdin did for us. He is a hero, along with Greenwald.

Great book!!!

Addictive

An intense read. Couldn't put it down.

I want to know more.

It gives a glimpse of the reality behind the conspiracy theory.

Everyone should read

I would hope more people understood the non private surveillance state we live in now. This book helps bring to light some of the governments of the world evil doing.