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A Spy For All Seasons: My Life in the CIA Paperback – August 13, 2002

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A former Deputy Director of the CIA provides a behind-the-scenes look at the American intelligence community, the Reagan administration's secret war against the Sandinistas, the covert operations he conceived, and the battle against world terrorism.
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He is the highest ranking American spy directly and personally involved in espionage, war, counterterrorism, and intrigue to make public his life. Dashing and flamboyant, with mettle akin to the granite for which his home state of New Hampshire is known, Duane "Dewey" Clarridge became a master spy right out of a Tom Clancy novel. In a spy for All Seasons, we follow Dewey Clarridge on his trajectory through the CIA. His no-holds-barred style carried him to Nepal, India, Turkey, Italy, Nicaragua, Panama, Iraq, and beyond, in situations both terrifying and exhilarating. With legendary candor, Dewey describes the role he played in the international espionage scene: his days as Dax P. LeBaron, when he pressed Saddam Hussein to turn over a terrorist; the inner workings of the CIA; the creation of his brainchild, the CIA's Counter-Terrorist Center; his admiration for William Casey and his contempt for William Webster; and his alleged involvement in the Iran-contra affair, for which he was indicted and then pardoned. Along the way he developed a talent for recruiting foreign agents and smiled in the face of his enemies.

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Duane R. Clarridge was an American senior operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency and supervisor for more than 30 years. Clarridge was the chief of the Latin American division from 1981 to 1987 and a key figure in the Iran-Contra Affair.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner; Original ed. edition (August 13, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743245369
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743245364
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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Idol Hanz
5.0 out of 5 stars I Remember Dewey Clarridge
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012
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Too bad all you Communists and Islamists! I admire Dewey and I love the book. I knew Clarridge over in Istanbul when my family lived there in 1968-1972. My father worked with him and Jaime Munson in the US Consulate. They greeted us when we arrived in Janurary 1968.

Both my family and Clarridge witnessed the attack on the sailors from the USS Enterprise in May 1968 when rioting students from the Istanbul Technical University attacked the sailors as they came ashore on the European side of the Bosphuros. Like Clarridge said, long before you ever heard about Abu Nidal, Mohammed Abul Abbass or Usama Bin Laden, we witnessed what would arrive on American shores 33 years later--Islamic terrorism.

My younger brother used to play with Dewey's son, Tariq, and when my parents had dinner parties, Mr. Clarridge would come over to our home on the outskirts of Istanbul. I spoke with my father and told him about the book. My father feels that Dewey embellished some particulars in the book, but he wouldnt specify exactly what was exaggerated. My mother hates Dewey and has called him ''the devil incarnate''. Such is the nature of a left of center liberal.

What Clarridge did with the Central American situation was his crowning achievement .

You might want to take note of Dewey's predictions and warnings at the end of the book which was published in 1999--Islamic terrorism is coming to the United States.

For those of you disloyal creeps that deride Dewey Clarridge--what have you done to protect the United States? Gone to a peace proest in the park or something? Please take note that since what Mr. Clarridge suggested has fallen out of favor, our security and economic situation has gotten worse.
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Wesley
4.0 out of 5 stars easy read and very interesting information
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014
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This former CIA agent has an easy story telling way of writing. The information he provides is easy to follow and fascinating. I had a hard time putting this down because I wanted to know what was going to happen. His information adds a different view of news stories I remember being big stories in the past.
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James Mackey
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2022
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The book sheds a lot of insight on some of the important issues of the day. Interesting to read if you were an adult during the 1960-1980’s.
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AstonRNC1
5.0 out of 5 stars A Candid first hand account of events that shaped the American experience
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2012
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A first hand account that will forever dwell in the annals of American history for it's candor, straight forwardness and non abashed honestly. From covert activities in the Middle East, shaping the direction of democracy and politics in Europe in addition to influencing patriotic yet daring engagements in South America, this book is undoubtedly a must read for any National Security practitioner.
It would be naive to assume treachery, evil, and state actors determined to undermine freedom do not exist in a coordinated manner. A realistic yet open account of events by someone in the tranches brings the reader close to candid facts yet leaves room for you to draw your own conclusions. A must read indeed.
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KMC
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2017
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" What would Dewey do? "
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Richard F. Flewelling
5.0 out of 5 stars The compelling and true tale of one of the greatest CIA Operative the United States has ever had.
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011
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Oliver North called Duane Clarridge the "real" James Bond. When you read Mr Clarridge's book, you will know why he said it. Mr. Clarridge tells the true to life career he had in the CIA from the time he was recruited into the Agency all the way through his larger than life career with them. This is not a book of fiction. He tells what he can without jeopardizing National Security in any way and is still known for his expertise in international affairs and politics. An amazing book. I highly recommend it.
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Zachary
4.0 out of 5 stars Spy games
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
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Good read. The author could have condensed it down a bit. Some chapters just repeated previous information. But overall it was an enjoyable read.
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Just Me
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Insight
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019
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Book offers excellent insight into covert action strategies. It is a must read for people who think the media and politicians aren't adroitly (and easily) manipulated by enemy factions.
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