Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky
Deep Undercover, Jack Barsky
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Deep Undercover
My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America

Author: Jack Barsky

Narrator: Stephen Bowlby

Unabridged: 10 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/21/2017

Synopsis

One decision can end everything … or lead to unlikely redemption.Millions watched the CBS 60 Minutes special on Jack Barsky in 2015. Now, in this fascinating memoir, the Soviet KGB agent tells his story of gut-wrenching choices, appalling betrayals, his turbulent inner world, and the secret life he lived for years without getting caught.On October 8, 1978, a Canadian national by the name of William Dyson stepped off a plane at O’Hare International Airport and proceeded toward customs and immigration.Two days later, William Dyson ceased to exist.The identity was a KGB forgery, used to get one of their own―a young, ambitious East German agent―into the United States.The plan succeeded, and the spy’s new identity was born: Jack Barsky. He would work undercover for the next decade, carrying out secret operations during the Cold War years—until a surprising shift in his allegiance challenged everything he thought he believed.Deep Undercover reveals the secret life of this man without a country and tells the story no one ever expected him to tell.

About Jack Barsky

Jack Barsky was recruited by the KGB and spent ten years as an undercover agent in the United States. He severed his relations with the KGB in 1988 and had a corporate career in information technology. He was captured by the FBI in 1997. In 2015, 60 Minutes ran a story on his life and undercover work.

About Cindy Coloma

Cindy Coloma is a bestselling author who has published numerous nonfiction books and more than ten novels, including Beautiful, Song of the Brokenhearted, and The Salt Garden. She has collaborated with media personalities, political figures, and international singers and speakers.

About Stephen Bowlby

Stephen Bowlby has worked as a professional voice actor for more than forty years. His experience spans animation, character work, commercials, and narration. He has read numerous audiobooks throughout his career, including titles by Harold Robbins, Stuart M. Kaminsky, John Sculley, William P. McGivern, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charlene on November 01, 2017

It really bothers me that I feel compelled to give 5 stars to a book in which the later chapters are devoted to proselytizing, convincing his reader know that Jesus is our savior, and only Jesus can explain how he got so lucky in his life. I am fairly certain that I would give one star to just about......more

Goodreads review by Yibbie on March 10, 2018

This is an incredibly sad book. It’s one long chronicle of lying, deceit, betrayal, abandonment, loneliness, confusion, and bitterness. You really won’t like Jack. Not for most of the story anyway. Every decision he makes is entirely self-centered. He betrays everyone that comes into his life. There......more

Goodreads review by Snidely on February 21, 2018

I found this to be a moderately interesting story. The insights into the author's youth in postwar East Germany and ultimate recruitment into the KGB were the best parts for me. His actual active years as a "spy" were probably as disappointing and anticlimactic to him as they were to read about. I w......more

Goodreads review by Tamara on May 16, 2024

Wasn't what I expected. I wanted more but it was mostly his life when he was young, his bad marriage, and conversion to Christianity. Not much "spy" stuff.......more

Goodreads review by Callie on April 05, 2017

I didn't really make New Year's resolutions this year, but I mentioned before that an unofficial "goal" for me is to read more about the Cold War. The Cold War was kind of a big deal, and it's pretty amazing when you think about that we fought an entire war without any official shots being fired bac......more

Quotes

“An intriguing inside look at international espionage.” Kirkus Reviews

“Fascination with spies runs deep, particularly those who are under deep cover…Reading [this] intriguing story, you realize how few of us would willingly undertake such a mission.” Peter Earnest, executive director, International Spy Museum

“Gripping and emotional, Deep Undercover peers beyond the Iron Curtain for a look into the world of a KGB officer illegally living abroad…Barsky tells his story with honesty and heart.” Joel Fields, writer and executive producer, The Americans

“As a double agent who worked against Russia, I thought I had heard it all. Then I heard Jack’s story.” Naveed Jamali, former double agent and author of How to Catch a Russian Spy

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