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Escaping Iran: A True Account of the Best Bad Idea Paperback – April 15 2014

by Mark Lijek (Author)

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This is the story of the real Argo and one of the six Americans who escaped the 1979 capture of the American Embassy in Iran. The author explains why they were in Iran, what went wrong, and how they managed to escape the embassy compound. As chaos increasingly gripped Iran and its government fell, the Americans survived tension-filled days before reaching sanctuary with the Canadians. Long days of boredom were punctuated by nerve-wracking episodes, against the background of concern for their hostage colleagues and fear Washington had forgotten them. Finally came the excitement of the arrival of CIA officer Tony Mendez and his daring scheme to exfiltrate the six as Canadians hired as location scouts for a fake Hollywood movie named Argo. Lijek explains how the six reacted to the CIA's "best bad idea" and what it was like to exit the airport with false papers, hoping the plan would work as advertised. He presents an overview of the years that followed, during which they repeatedly lied to hide the CIA's participation. He ends with the controversy that erupted when the CIA announced its role and was brought to a head when the Hollywood version of Argo changed what had been the "Canadian Caper" into a story celebrating the genuine heroism of Mendez at the expense of the many others whose help saved the Americans.

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Publisher : Mark Lijek (April 15 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 358 pages
ISBN-10 : 1941165079
ISBN-13 : 978-1941165072
Item Weight : 526 g
Dimensions : 15.24 x 2.03 x 22.86 cm

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If you liked the movie "Argo" or have an interest what diplomats really face on the job-- this book is a must-read!

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Mark Lijek offers readers an exciting, in-depth account of not only the groups' experience of hiding out in post-revolutionary Tehran following the 1979 Embassy takeover, but the gripping, stressful days (in between) escaping the Embassy and finding secure cover. This was one of my favorite parts of the book as it differs greatly from how the movie portrayed it. Where as many other books focus merely on the more turbulent days of the takeover--exciting though that is, the author builds a wonderful foundation; sharing his preparation for the foreign service and assignment in Tehran, as well as his, albeit brief, time exploring the glorious terrain of Iran with his colleagues. While paying a respectful homage to the Canadians and other nationalities who assisted the diplomats greatly, he shares an insightful personal account of his experience. Mr. Lijek is generous with details and is an articulate, eloquent writer. A truly enjoyable read and I look forward to more books by this author!

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