Survive Like a Spy

Real CIA Operatives Reveal How They Stay Safe in a Dangerous World and How You Can Too

By: Jason Hanson

Narrated by: Jason Hanson

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Follow-up to the New York Times best seller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life - revealing high-stakes techniques and survival secrets from real intelligence officers in life-or-death situations around the world

Everyone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That's because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often without anyone even noticing.

In Survive Like a Spy, best-selling author and former CIA officer Jason Hanson takes the listener deep inside the world of espionage, revealing true stories and expert tactics from real agents engaged in life-threatening missions around the world.

With breathtaking accounts of spy missions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Korea, Japan, and elsewhere, the book reveals how to:

• Achieve mental sharpness to be ready for anything
• Escape if taken hostage
• Defend yourself if detailed by foreign cops
• Set up a perfect safe site
• Assume a fake identity
• Master the "Weapons of Mass Influence" to recruit others to build rapport and make allies when you need them most

With real-life spy drama that sounds like a novel paired with expert practical techniques, Survive Like a Spy is the perfect listen for fans of espionage as well as anyone who wants to stay safe in a fast-changing world.

©2018 Jason Hanson (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Interesting

Some of this material, most notably the technology/computer usage section, seems like "common sense" to me but it might not be for many people. Overall, there is good information to be found here.

An interesting book indeed!

I love to see books being narrated by the authors. Usually they have someone else read it.

Decent but not great

Too many spook stories, attempts to make the case stories sound “real” like when he lists time and month (but not year) , brief descriptions of subjects - attempting to appear to read from a case file

You can also identify in advance when he talks up some ultra cool spy tool - and then proceeds to advertise it available on his web site. All you have to do is give him some personal and credit card info - stuff he warns you about giving away in the book. Many items are “free”you just have to pay for shipping (Credit card details grabbed, monthly, expensive “newsletter” subscription added)

That said, author appears qualified on the subjects covered and has to make a living.

Book does come with some occasional useful info.

Get it

I really like both the way the author writes and the narrator. Legit useful skills in this book.

Insightful but wanted to hear more....

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was recommended to me by a Vietnam Navy Seal friend. I already knew quite a few things since I'm fortunate to be around Men who often share safety tips with me. It was great to listen to the Missions and how he worked around obstacles as they arose. The computer info was useful and I already do about 50% of it but will put in to practice the other 50% for added security.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Survive Like a Spy?

Hard to say but enjoyed the Missions and each Story the best. The tips are great of course but following the details on the Missions were quite fascinating. This is the real deal and not a Hollywood Movie so it makes it more exciting. We owe a great deal to these Men and Women for putting themselves in harms way to keep us safe.

Have you listened to any of Jason Hanson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, I have not. I was just referred to read his latest book but it's not on Audible yet. The other book seemed too similar so I bought just the one.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Think Like a Spy"

Any additional comments?

Jason has a great voice to be telling these stories, facts, etc. Easy to listen to and speaks precise. Looking forward to more stories....

spy tactics spy story

I loved that that he gives a story,then brakes down what you should learn to do

Very impressed and learned allot

I thank Jason Hanson for this book and for the in-depth information, something’s I knew but allot I didn’t. If you listen have something to write with and a note pad. Before you start. Pass this along to your friends and family. Like he said, be safe, alert, and prepared but still have a good time. Trust your gut.

A Must Read.p

very useful information useful to anyone who wants to live a more secure life.

This book is great!!

I've already read (and re-read) Jasons first book "Spy secrets that can save your life" and loved it. Now this book is just as good. I'm thinking about giving this book as a gift for family and friends.

Very interesting book

While the delivery sometimes feels a little dry but don’t let that fool you; Hanson’s straightforward delivery of the material is definitely captivating and will keep you hooked from start to finish. This book gives great pointers for how to keep yourself and your family safe by framing the skills and tips in real situations.