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“A pithy and readable account of some extraordinary experiences.”
—George P. Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State, Treasury, and Labor
“James Waste’s memoir is a fascinating read by a lone operator whose vital great service to our nation contrasts with those of us in uniform or civilian life. It includes close calls, history we missed, and personal insights into the Cold War era and the new nations formed after the breakup of the Soviet Union. Particularly interesting is the author’s early visit to the Chernobyl disaster.”
—Harold A. Hyde, Brigadier General, AUS (Retired)
“This is a well-written first-hand story of a private citizen recruited by the CIA to become an undercover observer as the Soviet Empire was unraveling. A ‘must read’ adventure story.”
—J.G. Knapp, former Assistant Secretary, USAF (I&L)
“As a former commanding officer, I’m struck by what the author did on his own initiative and under great stress. Waste seems ideally suited for the loner-type assignments of CIA special operations—and he certainly knew what to do about his midlife crisis.”
—F. Stuart Kuhn, Captain, USN (Retired)
“The author has chronicled the experiences of a patriot engaged in Cold War battles for our country. Rudyard Kipling wrote of ‘The Great Game’ that played out in Central Asia. James Waste has lived that game.”
—Richard R. Pohli, Captain, USN (Retired)
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