Former cia agent gary berntsen, who led the fight in afghanistan following 911 and claims in his book jawbreaker that osama bin laden escaped from tora bora. Jawbreaker the attack on bin laden and al qaeda a personal. This book is a call to action for decision makers and members of the intelligence community who have grown frustrated with business as usual. Berntsen s excellent book jawbreaker which cia leaders tried to suppress to protect americas bipartisan political elite and its military sycophantsprecisely describes the eleventh such opportunity since 1998, and again shows that uniformed bureaucrats masquerading as u. Biography and booking information for gary berntsen, retired cia officer and bestselling author of jawbreaker.
A personal account by the cias key field commander by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gary berntsen spent more than twenty years as an officer in the clandestine service and served in an array of. Listen to jawbreaker by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo. Jul 28, 2005 and the book continues through late 2001 when he was assigned to command a cia team inserted into afghanistan, codenamed jawbreaker the title of his book, tentatively due out in october. Dec 15, 2006 the book the cia doesnt want you to read gary berntsen, the cias key commander coordinating the fight against the taliban forces around kabul, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his noholdsbarred pursuitand corneringof osama bin laden, and the reason the terrorist leader escaped american retribution. Exspy is long shot to defeat schumer the new york times. During his time at the cia, he served as a cia station chief on three separate occasions and led several of cias most important counterterrorism deployments including the united states response to the east africa embassy bombings and. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In his 2006 book jawbreaker, gary berntsen, who supervised the cia.
Cia commander gary berntsen on his eyebrowraising style. Jawbreaker by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo audiobook audible. Recognized within the agency for his aggressiveness, berntsen. Gary berntsen is a former central intelligence agency cia career officer who served in the directorate of operations between october 1982 and june 2005. Dec 27, 2005 in jawbreaker gary berntsen, until recently one of the cias most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his noholdsbarred pursuit of osama bin laden and alqaeda. Gary berntsen is a writer, known for jawbreaker, frontline 1983 and huckabee 2008.
With his unique mix of clandestine knowl in jawbreaker gary berntsen, until recently one of the cias most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his. Gary berntsen, former cia field commander, talks about his effort to catch osama bin laden during the recent war in afghanistan. Exagent says cia squelching his book the seattle times. Us intelligence in the wake of september 11 harvard. Gary berntsen served for more than two decades in the central intelligence agency. If you want all your book without interruption i would recommend skipping this one. The jacket cover for gary berntsens jawbreaker claims this is the book the cia. A personal account by the cias key field commander by gary berntsen and ralph pezzullo 2005, compact disc, abridged edition at the best online prices. In jawbreaker gary berntsen, until recently one of the cias most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his noholdsbarred pursuit of osama bin laden and alqaeda. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jawbreaker. Log in to see more information about gary berntsen log in or register now. Authors note glossary pdf key players pdf jawbreaker in the media.
All statements of fact, opinion, or analysis expressed in this article are those of. In jawbreaker gary berntsen, until recently one of the cias most decorated officers, comes out from under cover for the first time to describe his noholdsbarred pursuit of osama bin laden and alqaeda with his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, berntsen represents the new face of counterterrorism. Most cia case officers advanced their careers by recruiting sources and producing intelligence, i took a more grabthembytheneck approachi operated on the principle that it was easier to seek forgiveness than ask for approval. Dear twitpic community thank you for all the wonderful photos you have taken over the. In jawbreaker, the book he coauthored with ralph pezullo, he explains that insufficient responses from the administration led to the escape of osama bin laden. The tone echoes that of gary berntsens jawbreaker in the assertion that. But all that had ended 18 months earlier, in october 2008, when warren.
Former cia field operative, gary berntsen, who was involved in a high level cia operation called jawbreaker, a kill mission of osama bin laden and al qaeda operatives, speaks about his latest. Tora bora revisited senate foreign relations committee. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Great selection of modern and classic books waiting to be discovered. Jawbreaker audiobook by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo. The jacket cover for gary berntsen s jawbreaker claims this is the book the cia doesnt want you to read. He has been awarded both the distinguished intelligence medal and the intelligence star. March 2003, when the cialed war against ansar did occuran episode the book. Gary berntsen spent more than twenty years as an officer in the clandestine service and served in an array of field command assignments. Instagram, twitter, facebook, images, youtube and more on idcrawl the leading free people search engine. Jawbreaker audiobook by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo cover art. Dec 27, 2005 jawbreaker by gary berntsen, 9780739323489, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
With his unique mix of clandestine knowledge and paramilitary training, berntsen represents the new face of counterterrorism. Gary is in many ways a modern day paul revere, whose warnings shine a light on a new and determined enemy. Gary schroen and gary berntsen were extraordinarily effective paramilitary officers. Human intelligence, counterterrorism, and national. Jawbreaker by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo audiobook. How seven cia officers opened the war on terror in. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next live or virtual event. He operated at the highest levels in the middle east and latin america, and led the cias major counterterrorist deployments in east africa following the attacks on the us embassies in nairobi and dar es salaam. Jun 15, 2020 former cia field operative, gary berntsen, who was involved in a high level cia operation called jawbreaker, a kill mission of osama bin laden and al qaeda operatives, speaks about his latest. Jawbreaker, a type of professional wrestling throwstar wars. When somebody should go to the book stores, search creation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is. The aim in writing is always to write in complete sentences which are correctly. Jawbreaker ebook by gary berntsen 9780307341198 rakuten.
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Human intelligence, counterterrorism, and national leadership. I find that a little hard to believe since the cia has already apparently had their chance at redacting sensitive information leaving wide swaths of black ink on about 75% of the pages. A personal account by the cias key field commander, published by crown. Gary berntsen was working at the cias counterterrorist center in october. A personal account by the cias key field commander ebook written by gary berntsen, ralph pezzullo. Maybe thats why i was so disturbed by gary berntsen s new book, jawbreaker.
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