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Many books, fiction and nonfiction alike, purport to probe the interior workings of the U.S. Central Intellect Agency. Many attempt to create spine-tingling suspense or allege that America's civilian spy procedure has run amok and been infested with rogues and scammers. Not that The Art We Chose does not have suspense, harrowing encounters or its show of villains. But this book is different. Actually it's a unique straightforward, honest, surprisingly captivating memoir by one of the CIA's most well-known and honored profession officers. For more than three ages, Richard L. Holm performed in the agency's Directorate of Procedures now the National Clandestine Service the element directly responsible for collecting human intellect. His assignments required him to seven countries on three continents, and his vacations added a lot more destinations. At almost every turn Holm encountered his show of dangerous personas and situations, including one that nearly ended his life before he switched 30. The Art We Chose is more than a chronicle of these episodes. It also unveils Holm's private life, his roots and family, his courtship and matrimony, and his four daughters, whom he affectionately message or calls his platoon. Webster's Dictionary identifies the word holm as an island in a stream. That is an appropriate analogy. The Art We Chose unveils Richard Holm as an island of steadfastness in a stream of chaos. He offered his country with variation, in memories and bad, displaying extreme courage under the direst of circumstances and a sense of honor that can only be considered unshakeable. And he describes it all with a keen eye and a unique wit. His is a vintage American account that conveys, vividly and unforgettably, a life in the CIA.

Category: Historical