Unjustifiable Means: The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture
Unjustifiable Means: The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017240
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Unjustifiable Means by Mark Fallon explores the experiences of individuals involved in the U.S. government's enhanced interrogation practices post-9/11. The book provides an insider's perspective on how the CIA, Pentagon, and other agencies collaborated, spotlighting ethical dilemmas and the impact of these controversial methods on people directly or indirectly affected.
Informative
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
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Unjustifiable Means by Mark Fallon offers an insider's perspective on government-sanctioned torture post-9/11. The book is lauded for its detailed account and ethical stance, though some criticize its dense prose and intense subject matter. Fallon's narrative is compelling but may be overwhelming for general readers.
Who Should Read Unjustifiable Means: The Inside Story of How the CIA, Pentagon, and US Government Conspired to Torture?
Readers who will enjoy Unjustifiable Means by Mark Fallon are likely interested in government, ethics, and human rights. They appreciate investigative and insider narratives similar to Black Banners by Ali Soufan and Guantánamo Diary by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, focused on post-9/11 policies and moral implications.
100 ratings
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240
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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