Author: Tom Fitton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 147676705X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Discloses secrets and corruption the watchdog group has discovered in the Obama administration through various legal battles, sharing insights into activities related to terrorism, illegal immigration, and the health-care initiative.
Zero Fail
Author: Carol Leonnig
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0399589023
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This is one of those books that will go down as the seminal work—the determinative work—in this field. . . . Terrifying.”—Rachel Maddow The first definitive account of the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the alarming mismanagement of the Obama and Trump years, right up to the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6—by the Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of A Very Stable Genius and I Alone Can Fix It NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST Carol Leonnig has been reporting on the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the secrets, scandals, and shortcomings that plague the agency today—from a toxic work culture to dangerously outdated equipment to the deep resentment within the ranks at key agency leaders, who put protecting the agency’s once-hallowed image before fixing its flaws. But the Secret Service wasn’t always so troubled. The Secret Service was born in 1865, in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but its story begins in earnest in 1963, with the death of John F. Kennedy. Shocked into reform by its failure to protect the president on that fateful day in Dallas, this once-sleepy agency was radically transformed into an elite, highly trained unit that would redeem itself several times, most famously in 1981 by thwarting an assassination attempt against Ronald Reagan. But this reputation for courage and excellence would not last forever. By Barack Obama’s presidency, the once-proud Secret Service was running on fumes and beset by mistakes and alarming lapses in judgment: break-ins at the White House, an armed gunman firing into the windows of the residence while confused agents stood by, and a massive prostitution scandal among agents in Cartagena, to name just a few. With Donald Trump’s arrival, a series of promised reforms were cast aside, as a president disdainful of public service instead abused the Secret Service to rack up political and personal gains. To explore these problems in the ranks, Leonnig interviewed dozens of current and former agents, government officials, and whistleblowers who put their jobs on the line to speak out about a hobbled agency that’s in desperate need of reform. “I will be forever grateful to them for risking their careers,” she writes, “not because they wanted to share tantalizing gossip about presidents and their families, but because they know that the Service is broken and needs fixing. By telling their story, they hope to revive the Service they love.”
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0399589023
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This is one of those books that will go down as the seminal work—the determinative work—in this field. . . . Terrifying.”—Rachel Maddow The first definitive account of the rise and fall of the Secret Service, from the Kennedy assassination to the alarming mismanagement of the Obama and Trump years, right up to the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6—by the Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of A Very Stable Genius and I Alone Can Fix It NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST Carol Leonnig has been reporting on the Secret Service for The Washington Post for most of the last decade, bringing to light the secrets, scandals, and shortcomings that plague the agency today—from a toxic work culture to dangerously outdated equipment to the deep resentment within the ranks at key agency leaders, who put protecting the agency’s once-hallowed image before fixing its flaws. But the Secret Service wasn’t always so troubled. The Secret Service was born in 1865, in the wake of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but its story begins in earnest in 1963, with the death of John F. Kennedy. Shocked into reform by its failure to protect the president on that fateful day in Dallas, this once-sleepy agency was radically transformed into an elite, highly trained unit that would redeem itself several times, most famously in 1981 by thwarting an assassination attempt against Ronald Reagan. But this reputation for courage and excellence would not last forever. By Barack Obama’s presidency, the once-proud Secret Service was running on fumes and beset by mistakes and alarming lapses in judgment: break-ins at the White House, an armed gunman firing into the windows of the residence while confused agents stood by, and a massive prostitution scandal among agents in Cartagena, to name just a few. With Donald Trump’s arrival, a series of promised reforms were cast aside, as a president disdainful of public service instead abused the Secret Service to rack up political and personal gains. To explore these problems in the ranks, Leonnig interviewed dozens of current and former agents, government officials, and whistleblowers who put their jobs on the line to speak out about a hobbled agency that’s in desperate need of reform. “I will be forever grateful to them for risking their careers,” she writes, “not because they wanted to share tantalizing gossip about presidents and their families, but because they know that the Service is broken and needs fixing. By telling their story, they hope to revive the Service they love.”
Secret Service
Author: Christopher M. Andrew
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
I Am a Secret Service Agent
Author: Dan Emmett
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 125013031X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Adapted from Within Arm'’s Length for a younger audience, a rare inside look at the Secret Service from an agent who protected Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Dan Emmett was just eight years old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. From that moment forward, he knew he wanted to become a Secret Service agent, one of an elite group of highly trained men and women dedicated to preserving the life of the President of the United States at any cost, including sacrificing their own lives if necessary. Armed with single-minded determination and a never-quit attitude, he did just that. Selected over thousands of other highly qualified applicants to become an agent, he was eventually chosen to be one of the best of the best and provided protection worldwide for Presidents George Herbert Walker Bush, William Jefferson Clinton, and George W. Bush. I Am a Secret Service Agent skillfully describes the duties and challenges of conducting presidential advances, dealing with the media, driving the President in a bullet-proof limousine, running alongside him through the streets of Washington, and flying with him on Air Force One. With fascinating anecdotes, Emmett weaves keen insight into the unique culture and history of the Secret Service with the inner workings of the White House. I Am A Secret Service Agent is a must read for young adults interested in a career in federal law enforcement.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 125013031X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Adapted from Within Arm'’s Length for a younger audience, a rare inside look at the Secret Service from an agent who protected Presidents George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Dan Emmett was just eight years old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. From that moment forward, he knew he wanted to become a Secret Service agent, one of an elite group of highly trained men and women dedicated to preserving the life of the President of the United States at any cost, including sacrificing their own lives if necessary. Armed with single-minded determination and a never-quit attitude, he did just that. Selected over thousands of other highly qualified applicants to become an agent, he was eventually chosen to be one of the best of the best and provided protection worldwide for Presidents George Herbert Walker Bush, William Jefferson Clinton, and George W. Bush. I Am a Secret Service Agent skillfully describes the duties and challenges of conducting presidential advances, dealing with the media, driving the President in a bullet-proof limousine, running alongside him through the streets of Washington, and flying with him on Air Force One. With fascinating anecdotes, Emmett weaves keen insight into the unique culture and history of the Secret Service with the inner workings of the White House. I Am A Secret Service Agent is a must read for young adults interested in a career in federal law enforcement.
On Secret Service
Author: John Jakes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451204059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Retraces the early years of the "Secret Service," from the Pinkertons to the assassination of Lincoln, following four main characters--a spy, a rebel, an actress, and an officer.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780451204059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Retraces the early years of the "Secret Service," from the Pinkertons to the assassination of Lincoln, following four main characters--a spy, a rebel, an actress, and an officer.
The Silent Fall
Author: Samantha Horwitz
Publisher: Courage to Win, LLC
ISBN: 9780997802603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent's Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11, is a bold revelation, giving the reader an insider's view of the WTC complex that morning and the suffering experienced after the terrorist attack. Samantha shares the silent struggle that almost killed her and her courageous climb back to the top of her game.
Publisher: Courage to Win, LLC
ISBN: 9780997802603
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The Silent Fall: A Secret Service Agent's Story of Tragedy and Triumph After 9/11, is a bold revelation, giving the reader an insider's view of the WTC complex that morning and the suffering experienced after the terrorist attack. Samantha shares the silent struggle that almost killed her and her courageous climb back to the top of her game.
The Corruption Chronicles
Author: Tom Fitton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 147676705X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Discloses secrets and corruption the watchdog group has discovered in the Obama administration through various legal battles, sharing insights into activities related to terrorism, illegal immigration, and the health-care initiative.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 147676705X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Discloses secrets and corruption the watchdog group has discovered in the Obama administration through various legal battles, sharing insights into activities related to terrorism, illegal immigration, and the health-care initiative.
The Artifact Chronicles - Episode One: A Legend Comes to Life
Author: Dennis Wengert
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435744144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Aaron Atwater, Jamison Dawtry and Laura Conyers embark on an unexpected journey of intrigue and excitement when the three teens discover two priceless Artifacts in LDS Church Historical Archives. Follow their journey through early Church history as they attempt to unravel the mystery of the Artifacts...and the impact they have on the very core of the LDS Church.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435744144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Aaron Atwater, Jamison Dawtry and Laura Conyers embark on an unexpected journey of intrigue and excitement when the three teens discover two priceless Artifacts in LDS Church Historical Archives. Follow their journey through early Church history as they attempt to unravel the mystery of the Artifacts...and the impact they have on the very core of the LDS Church.
Get Wallace!
Author: Alexander Wilson
Publisher: Allison & Busby
ISBN: 0749018658
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
BOOK 4 in the Wallace of the Secret Service series Sir Leonard Wallace, the famous chief of the Secret Service, finds that the peace of Europe is threatened by a gang engaged in the theft and sale of national secrets. Wallace gets busy, and is assisted by the gang leader's own fear of him and his anxiety to get the Englishman into his power. Wallace's investigations, his startling discoveries and his escapes from death make this one of the most exciting books ever written by Alexander Wilson.
Publisher: Allison & Busby
ISBN: 0749018658
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
BOOK 4 in the Wallace of the Secret Service series Sir Leonard Wallace, the famous chief of the Secret Service, finds that the peace of Europe is threatened by a gang engaged in the theft and sale of national secrets. Wallace gets busy, and is assisted by the gang leader's own fear of him and his anxiety to get the Englishman into his power. Wallace's investigations, his startling discoveries and his escapes from death make this one of the most exciting books ever written by Alexander Wilson.
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
Author: Anthony Trollope
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
The Chronicles of Barsetshire: The last chronicle of Barset
Author: Anthony Trollope
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description