If you want to read a good book.....

IntelToad · Post by **IntelToad** » September 17th, 2004, 9:30 am

Read this one, "Charlie Wilson's War":

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... s&n=507846

How an alcoholic, pussy chasing liberal Democrat and a Greek immigrant's son from Aliquippa, PA (near me) defeated the Soviet 40th Army in Afghanistan.

Without a doubt, the most extraordinary story I have read in years. If they make it into a movie, many people will have a hard time believing it really happened. I just read the 9/11 report (which is also very good) and they kept referencing how Al Qaeda veterans of the war against the Soviets (who fought with the Mujahedin) in Afghanistan felt they could beat any superpower. It wasnt due to the intervention of Allah, it was due to the largest covert supply and logistics operation in CIA history. Really amazing stuff. I give it 5 toads.

BadMuther · Post by **BadMuther** » September 17th, 2004, 9:48 am

Perused it at the Barnes and Nobles...Looked pretty good, thanks for the review.

Sharky · Post by **Sharky** » September 17th, 2004, 4:16 pm

Second that. Great book.

Another one of the better books I have read lately is "Terrorist Hunter" by an anonymous author.

VAK · Post by **VAK** » September 17th, 2004, 4:40 pm

We could put a whole reading list together, but the 9/11 Reports should be required reading for everyone... Without question. I've got some other's but I've now got to go find Terrorist Hunter.

Be Safe,
usaftacp

IntelToad · Post by **IntelToad** » September 18th, 2004, 5:00 pm

A late addition to that. Tom Hanks has bought the script and will be producing the movie.

Check this out:

http://www.charliewilsonswar.com/

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » September 19th, 2004, 8:10 am

I ordered the book. Looks like you guys are a great help in building an awesome library.

Second book in one month. Good recommendations.

Thanks