Gideon's Spies

The Secret History of the Mossad

De: Gordon Thomas

Narrado por: Theodore Bikel

In the secret world of spies and covert operations, no other intelligence service continues to be surrounded by myth and mystery as does the Mossad. Created in 1951 to ensure the future of an embattled Israel, Mossad is responsible for the most audacious and thrilling feats of espionage, counterterrorism, and assassination. To some, Mossad is the precise and at times lethal instrument of Israel's will, a fiercely dedicated group of men and women: an elite intelligence arm. To others, Mossad is a fearsome intelligence organization loyal only to those who can control it: a shadowy ruthless cabal of spies. But no one has ever gotten close enough to Mossad to know the truth. Until now.

Gideon's Spies documents the Mossad's deepest secrets from the end of the Cold War to the present day. You'll learn how the Mossad undercut the CIA's position as the Vatican's prime intelligence source, how TWA Flight 800 was ruthlessly exploited by the Mossad, and most explosive of all, Mossad's involvement in the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayad. Gideon's Spies reveals the Mossad as it truly is: brilliant, ruthless, flawed, but ultimately awesome.

©1999 by Gordon Thomas, All Rights Reserved (P)1999 NewStar Media Inc.

What you thought was not real

How spies were involved in shaping the political narrative. And how they were able to manipulate it.

Theodore bikel is the best narrator. great book great author. can't wait to see more Gordon Thomas books in audible.

Superb insight into the world of Spies

Excellent book with details on how the Mossad operated and the difficulties they faced and had to overcome.

Good and recommend it

Book and detail are very good and shows us more than we can imagine on what happens in the world of espionage and security. Narrator is excellent!!!

Compelling

Inmensely compelling and authentic. This book leaves you thinking about the events for weeks after.

Balanced and Fascinating

A well-balanced treatment of the subject matter. The author masterfully paces the narrative. He includes enough detail to be informative even to a listener with prior knowledge of the subject matter while still moving the narrative forward. The narrator is excellently-suited to the subject matter, and his delivery is smooth.

Otherwise, very interesting.

The sound quality was lacking, and I would have liked to hear the unabridged version. Otherwise, very interesting.

Compelling

Any additional comments?

This is an excellent book, well researched by an investigative/political reporter who has written 53 books. The great Theodore Bikel was a terrific narrator.

The best thing about it is it takes a neutral stance to Mossad's actions. At times you find yourself cheering them on, then you are horrified by what they're up to. That's just what we already know about the Mossad, that they are tough as they come, so that contradiction is to be expected. It all seems plausible and there is no claim to be involved with any plot to kill Princess Diana, only a coincidental connection with someone in the crash.

Apparently a new edition of the book is coming out in 2012 bringing it up to date. If we're lucky, a new audiobook will follow.

Only complaint: it was abridged! I had the actual book out of the library and read some sections again to get more detail.

Gritty and astounding. The world of espionage is murky.

One of the best books on how Intelligence agencies operate. This book will leave you more informed.

A delight to listen while traveling!

Wonderful tone and clarity. A good listen and easy to follow the plot. Recommend you download and listen while traveling.