The Master of Disguise : My Secret Life in the CIA

From the author of __Argo__ comes an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story of espionage in action. In the first ever memoir by a top-level operative to be authorized by the CIA, Antonio J. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly situations. Adept at creating new identities for anyone, anywhere, Mendez was involved in operations all over the world, from “Wild West” adventures in East Asia to Cold War intrigue in Moscow. In 1980, he orchestrated the escape of six Americans from a hostage situation in revolutionary Tehran, Iran. This extraordinary operation inspired the movie __Argo__, directed by and starring Ben Affleck. __The Master of Disguise__ gives us a privileged look at what really happens at the highest levels of international espionage: in the field, undercover, and behind closed doors.

tony Mendez Led Two Lives. To His Friends, He Was A Soft-spoken, Nondescript Bureaucrat Working For The Department Of Defense. To The Leaders Of The Cia, He Was Their Master Of Disguise--an Undisputed Genius Who Could Create An Entirely New Identity For Anybody, Anywhere, Anytime. Combining The Cunning Tricks Of A Magician With The Analytical Insight Of A Psychologist, Mendez Shows Us How He Helped Hundreds Of People Escape Potentially Fatal Situations. From Wild West Adventures In East Asia To Cold War Intrigue In Moscow, Mendez Was There. He Earned The Cia's Intelligence Star Of Valor For His Role In Engineering The Escape Of Six Americans From Tehran In 1980. On The Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Cia, He Was Named One Of The Fifty All-time Stars Of The Spy Trade, Honored With The Trailblazer Award, And Granted Exclusive Permission To Tell His Fascinating Story--all Of It. Here He Gives Us A Privileged Look At What Really Happens In The Field And Behind Closed Doors At The Highest Level Of International Espionage: Some Of It Shocking, Frightening, And Wildly Inventive--all Of It Unforgettable.

nigel West

a Rare And Unique Glimpse Into The Cia's Office Of Technical Services, And, In Particular, Into The Secret Work Undertaken To Support Clandestine Operations. A Thoroughly Absorbing Read For Both The Aficionado And The Layman.

From the author of Argo comes an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story of espionage in action. In the first ever memoir by a top-level operative to be authorized by the CIA, Antonio J. Mendez reveals the cunning tricks and insights that helped save hundreds from deadly situations. Adept at creating new identities for anyone, anywhere, Mendez was involved in operations all over the world, from “Wild West” adventures in East Asia to Cold War intrigue in Moscow. In 1980, he orchestrated the escape of six Americans from a hostage situation in revolutionary Tehran, Iran. This extraordinary operation inspired the movie Argo , directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The Master of Disguise gives us a privileged look at what really happens at the highest levels of international espionage: in the field, undercover, and behind closed doors.

For the first time, the CIA has authorized a top-level operative to tell all in an unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at espionage in action. an undisputed genius who could create an entirely new identity for anybody, anywhere, anytime, Antonio J. Mendez combined the cunning tricks of a magician with the analytical insight of a psychologist to help hundreds of people escape potentially fatal situations. From "Wild West" adventures in East Asia to Cold War intrigue in Moscow and helping six Americans escape revolutionary Tehran in 1980, Mendez was on the scene. Here he gives us a privileged look at what really happens in the field and behind closed doors at the highest levels of international espionage, some of it shocking, frightening, and wildly inventive--all of it unforgettable. Tony Mendez, a top-level operative in the CIA, tells about his experiences as a master of disguises who helped hundreds of people escape potentially fatal situations A top CIA operative offers an authorized account of his double life as a Department of Defense bureaucrat and a globe-trotting spy The anxious memories returned to haunt me that summer night, keeping me from sleep once more...