Against All Enemies (Abridged): Inside America's War on Terror Audiobook

" Great all-encompassing book. It details the evolution of terrorism from the Regan Administration to the W. Bush Administration, and with it the strengths and weaknesses of each of the corresponding presidencies. "

" This is a history of America's war on terror. Starting in the early 1980's with Reagan's handling of the bombings in Lebanon, the first Gulf War, the first World Trade Center Bombings and then finally 9/11. The first part of the the book is a straightforward history of how we got to where we did and what means have been taken to fight the terrorism threat.The last couple of chapters document the Bush administration response to terror, first before and then after 9/11. This is the part of the book that is very controversial, understandably so with the accusations he makes. He makes Bush and his cronies sound like they had no idea what they were doing with respect to terrorism. It is scary to think that such clueless people are running our country. "

" There was some really great insight at the opening of the book about what happened on and right after 9/11, and also suggestions at the end of the book about how to handle foreign relations and use of force after 9/11. However, the meat of the book was a bitchfest of I-told-you-so's and all the ways that Clinton was better than Bush Jr. Maybe too much about 9/11 is still classified, but this tell-all felt like either a teaser/prequel, or just a way for Clarke to complain about what wasn't done the way he suggested. If things were up to him we'd probably have spent as much money before 9/11 as we do now on ineffective "Homeland Security," so had his advice been heeded we'd all be blaming him for the deficit blown on security measures, but the book makes me feel as useless as our government. Not a compelling argument at all. "

" One side of the story and worth hearing about. "

" Everyone should read this book. Richard Clarke is an unsung hero. One of the few who had the courage to speak the truth during the Bush years. Sadly not many seem to have heard it or worse, chose to disregard it. "

" Very insightful. I didn't find him biased in the least. He says he is telling the story from his point of view and what a point of it is! "

" Don't accept simple solutions for complex problems. I'm glad that people like Dick Clark were working for our government. "

" Excellent book. A great read for current and aspiring practitioners. Clarke had a one-of-a-kind government career and packs in loads of lessons on how to be effective in government through vivid anecdotes. "

" One of the best books I have read regarding the buildup to the war in Iraq...recommend it highly. "

" Clarke shines a spotlight on the incompetence of the Bush Administration from the moment they took office. It was fascinating, infuriating, and terrifying. "

" I greatly enjoyed this book. The main body of the work provided what was, to me, startling insight into the events that led up to 9-11. For a political memoir, it's very engaging and readable. My interest waned in the last chapter, as the pace slowed, however. Overall, a recommended read. "

" Very good. I know Republicans like to down play it but Clarke praises some Republicans as well as Democrats. It is a fair and balanced inside look into running into war in Iraq. "

" Could not get past the adrenalin-filled and self-serving first chapter. "

" Excellent read about the czar of terrorism and how 2 presidential administrations couldn't grasp the truth behind the threat of Islam. "

" An eye opener book about how political machine in the White House is run and how decisions, especially on security issues, are taken. "

" There are several books which indite Bush for creating the case to go to war. This is book presents the most powerful case for impeachment. "

" Great picture of how we got to where we are with terrorism "

" Quite the eye-opener. I read this book for work and was shocked at the first chapter. From then on, it is a fascinating read on the history of modern terrorism. A must-read for anyone wondering how the heck we ended up like this. "

" Interesting account from America's former anti-terrorism czar. He brings insight into the nation's security during the Bush(x2)/Clinton Administrations. A good read if you want to know why we really shouldn't have gone to war with Iraq, and concentrated on Al Qaeda in Afghanistan instead. "

" He hit it on the head and yet they ignored him then fired him. For certain segments of the population, facts don't matter unless they jive with their agenda. "

" Interesting in some respects (which I shall not go into here). I would like to say that there is a fair amount of strong language, all of which I proceeded to black out for the sake of the next reader. "

" I liked it for it's historical significance. I believe this guy told the truth as far as his perspective could and believe his accounts of the inside drama in the history of modern American terrorism .. "

" Yet more evidence that George W Bush is incompetent and mislead this country into war. "

" ***** A true story of espionage, government workings, etc that reads like a thriller. The events concerning terrorism and US policy leading up to and after 9/11. An excellent book and a must read. "

" Confirms that Bush Administration was asleep at the switch and wrong headed afterward. "

" Very interesting. Clarke gives a concise and compelling history lesson and links it to the events leading up to 9/11. Could have done without the fictional-like opening to the book though. Not very good. "

" The first two chapters of this book tells the amazing story of the Bush Administrationactivities on 9/11 "

" Everyone should read this book. Richard Clarke is an unsung hero. One of the few who had the courage to speak the truth during the Bush years. Sadly not many seem to have heard it or worse, chose to disregard it. "

" Another frightening look at the Bush W White House told by Bush's counterterrorism Czar. The lies, the failures, and the coverups. "

" Historical day by day account of why the government failed on 911. Clarke is a true patriot. "

" Be prepared to google a lot of military information and historical facts. I took notes, but worth the work. "

" Very good. I know Republicans like to down play it but Clarke praises some Republicans as well as Democrats. It is a fair and balanced inside look into running into war in Iraq. "