A shocking, fascinating account of one of the greatest espionage scandals of our time. Ann Blackman and Elaine Shannon reveal the truth about Robert Hanssen and his 15 years of exceptionally destructive espionage. They brilliantly explore why Hanssen decided to betray his family, his church and his country, and how he got away with it.
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The focus of this intriguing story is Robert Hanssen, an unassuming man here labeled "the most damaging FBI agent in U.S. history." Pretending to be a religious family man who hated communism, Hanssen used his top-secret clearance to gain information on the activities of FBI agents and double agents in Moscow secrets he leaked to the Soviets over the years for a total of $470,000. His betrayal is linked to the execution of at least three U.S. spies. Only a plea bargain saved him from a death sentence. Drawing on information gathered from more than 150 interviews with Hanssen's friends, neighbors, colleagues, lawyers, professors, classmates, roommates, psychiatrists, and priests, Time reporters Shannon and Blackman provide an in-depth analysis of a hypocritical man consumed with possessing power over others. Vise's The Bureau and the Mole provides greater context for Hanssen's eventual downfall. Recommended for criminal justice collections and large public libraries. Tim Delaney, Canisius Coll., Buffalo
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
The story of FBI special agent Bob Hanssen was told in David Vise's The Bureau and the Mole [BKL D 15 01], and now the story of this spy extraordinaire is retold, this time by two Time magazine reporters. In February 2001, Hanssen was arrested as a double agent for Russian intelligence after what turned out to be the biggest sellout of U.S. national security secrets in the long history of the FBI. The version of the story presented here is based on extensive interviews, many with people who have not spoken about Hanssen before, and the emphasis is on how the FBI tracked a mole, found out who he was, and laid a trap for him. Interesting, too, is the authors' account of FBI culture under J. Edgar Hoover and the differences and similarities in post-Hoover days. Calling Hanssen the "quintessential suburban dad," the authors relate how this seemingly innocuous and, frankly, rather boring man transformed himself into "one of the most damaging spies ever to work against the United States." Having access to intelligence and counterintelligence and making the decision to sell what he knew time and time again was, apparently, a way for this chronic "outsider" to exert power. The two books taken together cover every detail and nuance of the case. Buy wherever the first one proved popular. Brad Hooper
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Format:Hardcover
This book was a good read. It seemed to be more thoroughly researched(although there are still open questions) and was not simply rushed out by two greedy authors capitalizing on recent events.
I understand that Bob and Bonnie Hansen's position was not represented in this book. I would've liked more concrete evidence rather than author speculation, but that is implausible in this case.
With the amount of research and time that was invested in this book, I am reasonably satisfied with the result and give this book 4 stars
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Format:Hardcover
I have to rate this book at 3 stars. Why? At only 230+ pages, I have to wonder if the book wasn't a rush to judgement and was not as thoroughly researched as it could have been. Basically, the book is a good, quick read and gives the reader an overall view of Bob Hanssen and his exploits as a spy. However, there are a few things that make me believe the book could have been better.
First of all, there was a lengthy dissertation about Opus Dei. Shannon never really adequately explained how the Opus Dei may have contributed to Hanssen's behavior as a spy. Secondly, she mentioned his interest in internet pornography. Well...so how did that affect Hanssen's behavior? She doesn't explain that, so one wonders what was the point of mentioning his interest in pornography in the first place. Third, as another reader mentioned, there are no bibliographies nor an index, nor are there any photos. I have to question Shannon's notes if she doesn't reference them.
Nevertheless, the book is worth a read. I think the book would have benefitted from a better psychoanalysis of Hanssen. ...
By V. Collins
Format:Hardcover
I was intrigued by the information in this book.I wanted more detail and a clearer understanding. I remember searching for this book and waiting for it to arrive. I was a little disappointed that it was not better, having seen several interviews with the authors.
I have found that "Spy" by David Wise is a more detailed and better written book. I believe Robert Hanssen and his family cooperated with Mr Wise.
I have found that "Spy" by David Wise is a more detailed and better written book. I believe Robert Hanssen and his family cooperated with Mr Wise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The spy next door.
This is a very well written book and well researched. I have read 4 of the Hannsen books because I was in military intelligence while serving in the US Army. Read more
Published on Dec 12 2002 by Ken Edward
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read, but is something missing?
I enjoyed this fast paced view into the life of a turncoat. Some interesting introductions to Opus Dei too. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2002 by J. Schrempp
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Spy Thriller (That Just happens to be TRUE)
I thought this book was good. I thought there was a lot of good research done, that this was not some book simply put out by greed unknown journalists capitalizing on the recent... Read more
Published on Oct 2 2002 by "teenlibrarian"
3.0 out of 5 stars
You're Right - Lazy, but Certainly not the Last....
Here we go...another attempt to get a book out in time to sell it before the general public forgets who the subject is. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Big Behavioral Puzzle Becomes More Clear
Somewhere along the way, Bob Hanssen wrote this statement:"The problem with genius is that it often borders on insanity. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2002 by Jerry Dudding
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad book
I found the book easy to read. It dwells too much on Hanssen's wife, and not on the details of how he was being watched by the FBI and what was his reactions before the arrest. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2002 by Reza Vahab
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good biography of Hanssen...
This biography gives the reader a complete glimpse into the life of master spy Robert Hanssen. While many details of his spying career remain secret for national security... Read more
Published on Jun 8 2002 by James F. Anderson III
2.0 out of 5 stars
I prefer the other.
I started reading this then switched to the The Bureau and the Mole (should be called Freeh and Hanssen) by Vise and found I liked his style better. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2002 by J Phillips
4.0 out of 5 stars
A DESPICABLE FALLEN ANGEL
The most disturbing part of this whole story is the religious sanctity the purpetrator, Robert Hanssen, displayed to his family and to the world with a personal desire to have... Read more
Published on May 28 2002 by Brady L. Buchanan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Far superior to Bureau and the Mole
Having read both books I have no trepidation in commending this one to readers interested in Hanssen's treachery. Read more
Published on April 23 2002 by Light a Candle
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