First In, Gary C. Schroen
First In, Gary C. Schroen
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First In
An Insider’s Account of How the CIA Spearheaded the War on Terror in Afghanistan

Author: Gary C. Schroen

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Unabridged: 12 hr 10 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 07/20/2021

Synopsis

While America held its breath in the days immediately following 9/11, a small but determined group of CIA agents covertly began to change history. This is the riveting first-person account of the treacherous top-secret mission inside Afghanistan to set the stage for the defeat of the Taliban and launch the war on terror.

As thrilling as any novel, First In is a uniquely intimate look at a mission that began the US retaliation against terrorism—and reclaimed the country of Afghanistan for its people.

About Gary C. Schroen

Gary C. Schroen has served in the CIA for thirty-five years, much of his career focusing on the Middle East, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. His honors include the Intelligence Cross, the highest award given by the CIA. He lives in Reno, Nevada, with his wife, Betsy.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Me on May 28, 2015

I thought that this book was really slow at first and kind off boring just one huge packing list honestly. It had not much battles/action. It was an pretty good account through on it in which I thought was interested at times. It was definiteley though was not a cliff hanger, but it was still okay i......more

Goodreads review by Isaac on April 28, 2023

Gary Schroen's "First In" is a firsthand account of the CIA's role in the early days of the War on Terror in Afghanistan. Schroen was the leader of the CIA's first team into Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, and his book provides a detailed and at times gripping account of the CIA's efforts to ove......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on November 27, 2024

4.2–an incredible look at the logistics of inserting the first team into Afghanistan after 9/11. Speaks on the tension between Washington and those on the ground, the regional dynamics of tribal leaders vying for the US’ backing, and how our Air Force devastates moral and allowed the Northern Allian......more

Goodreads review by Martin Fegan on November 18, 2017

Excellent first-hand account of the CIA's operations in Afghanistan post 9/11 until the fall of Kabul. The author goes into great detail of his mission to build a team, make contact with the Northern Alliance, enter Afghanistan, bring in Special Forces and the daily struggles with policymakers back i......more

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