I Spy: The U.S., Cuba, and the Secret Deal That Ended the Cold War

De: Dan Ephron, Skybound, Foreign Policy

Narrado por: Dan Ephron

In 2014, American private contractor Alan Gross was rotting in a Cuban prison, convicted of undermining the Havana regime. At that same time, Cuban intelligence agent Gerardo Hernández was serving two life sentences in a US federal penitentiary on charges related to espionage. Then, it all changed.

I Spy: The U.S., Cuba, and the Secret Deal That Ended the Cold War describes how secret negotiations to free the two men helped bring an end to half a century of hostilities between the United States and Cuba. Host and reporter Dan Ephron interviews agents, diplomats, negotiators, and the prisoners themselves to tell the story of the last prisoner exchange of the Cold War.

I Spy: The U.S., Cuba, and the Secret Deal That Ended the Cold War describes how the agreement reshaped the relationship between the two countries—until it didn’t.

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A nice introdution to the period, and the USA policy on cuba

If this was longer, I would like to see a bit more history, and more in-depth understanding of the preceeding period. However, as a brief (and currently free audible extra), this drfinately adds to my understanding of Cuba and American policy.
The personal reflections of the involved parties adds interest and the result is an interesting snipet of history.

Incredible story, fantastic listen

Was unaware of this story (despite being a young adult during the Obama admin). Was extremely well narrated by Dan and a great listen during a long drive. Well structured (narrative-wise) and well edited. Highly recommend.

Excellent true storyline

Fabulous depth of characters including live voices, real time reporting as sequence of events unfolded, perspectives of all sides presented with neutrality, brought all the pieces together for an enlightening conclusion.

Great story

Narrator voice was normal and easy to listen to. The story itself is really good too. Highly recommend.

I spy

A truly fascinating story that reveals how nations can achieve their goals and objectives by looking at the bigger picture. The audiobook is exceptionally engaging, brought to life by excellent narration that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Once you press play, it becomes impossible to stop—an absolute nonstop experience.

Fabulous!!

Some story. Uplifting. Beautifully told. Dan Ephron is excellent. It is the stuff of. Real life recounted with exquisite precision.

Well organized story, but biased

An excellent storytelling of relations with Cuba during the Obama years. Though it is unjustifiably unfavorable to the US admin in the years prior and after. But just enough to think the author unbiased without other background info

Truthful

Truthful explanation about how the US ruined Cuba and how it can’t let go of an old outdated grudge.

Fascinating history I never knew.

Really Well done. Fascinating. Gave me a lot to think about. Wonder how things could possibly change for the better again.

Honestly

It is distracting from the over all message when at one point in the later portion of the book a woman referees to the United States as “arguably” the most powerful country in the world . But authenticity in needed . There are multiple reasons why .