The Great War of Our Time: The CIA's Fight Against Terrorism--From Al Qa'ida to ISIS (49 page)
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Authors: Michael Morell
Tags: #Political Science / Intelligence & Espionage, #True Crime / Espionage, #Biography & Autobiography / Political
The most significant thanks—and love—go, of course, to Mary Beth and our three children, Sarah, Luke, and Peter. For the kids, the long hours demanded of someone who works at the top levels of the national security community started when they were quite young. They paid a high price for the long hours, for the never-ending phone calls, and for the many times when my mind was far away even when I was there right next to them. Early on they did not understand why their dad missed so many events, but now they do. They now know that service to one’s country is a family affair, that it requires the love and support of family. I am so proud of the young adults they have become and the fascinating directions in which they want to take their lives.
On our first date, Mary Beth told me that she wanted a life of adventure. Well, I think I delivered—indeed, more than she bargained for. She bore the brunt of all the challenging jobs in which I served—managing the affairs of the family and my many
job-related mood swings. I could not have done my job protecting our country without her. Mary Beth also served the Agency with distinction herself—working to improve the lives of Agency families, particularly those officers and families overseas and those families here at home whose loved ones were serving in war zones. I was very proud of the Agency Seal Medal that Director Brennan gave to her. I always said that she deserved a medal for putting up with me, and she got one. I love her very much.
M
ICHAEL
M
ORELL
, former acting director and deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, is one of the country’s most prominent national security professionals, with extensive experience in intelligence and foreign policy.
B
ILL
H
ARLOW
is a writer, consultant, and public relations specialist. He spent seven years as the top spokesman for the Central Intelligence Agency. He coauthored George Tenet’s #1
New York Times
best-seller,
At the Center of the Storm
.
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Contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Welcome
- Dedication
- Map
- Preface
- Chapter
1 Opening Salvos - Chapter
2 The President and the Sheikh - Chapter
3 The Darkest Hours - Chapter
4 The Finest Hours - Chapter
5 An Imperfect Storm - Chapter
6 Al Qa‘ida’s Nine Lives - Chapter
7 No Mickey Mouse Operation - Chapter
8 Al Qa‘ida Spring - Chapter
9 9/11/2012 - Chapter
10 Stalking Points - Chapter
11 Tortured Logic - Chapter
12 Breach of Trust - Chapter
13 The Long War Ahead - Chapter
14 Carved in Stone - Photos
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Newsletters
- Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Michael Morell
Cover design by Stephani Finks
Cover photos © AFP/Stringer/Getty Images (top); © Jason Reed/Reuters/Corbis (bottom)
Cover copyright © 2015 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.
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Chapter 2 The President and the Sheikh
Chapter 6 Al Qa‘ida’s Nine Lives