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Charlie Wilson, a scandal-prone congressman from Texas, is brought to life in this book. An alcoholic and womanizer, Wilson is also a patriot. He is determined to bring the Soviet Union to it's knees.
The book tells how, with the help of Gust Avrakotos, of the CIA, he used his political status and chutzpa to arm the Afghan mujahideen. He and Avrakotos were directly responsible for much of what caused the Soviet Union to fall and the loss of the war in Afghanistan.
The things this man did knocked my socks off.
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byOn one hand, the Soviet Union fell which is good. On the other, the Afghanistan war was settled to our liking then, however, it created more problems in the long run. Should he have done it? Given the information at the time, it was probably the right thing to do.
Posted January 16, 2008
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 05/16/2008)
You're no Thomas Jefferson either. So, let's just call it even.
Internationally acclaimed as a surgeon and brilliant researcher, particularly in the therapy of shock, Dr. George Crile was one of the dynamic personalities of our time. His widow edited his autobiographical notes to form this book.0 points
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Nice work! Though I think the film over glamorised what actually happened in the afghan war. America was completely prepared to sacrifice this country to weaken the russian bear and CW was just in the right place at the right time. The US govt may have waited longer, but did have tied hands. Posted March 15, 2008 |
| jerryswrite
Nice job. Very good book. Posted January 16, 2008 |
| mmason
Very nice lens. I just got the book so I'll come back and let you know what I think and join the debate. LOL 5 stars and favorited. Posted January 13, 2008 |
| jeffwend
Excellent job on this one. I have not read the book or seen the movie yet but you have me intrigued. Posted January 12, 2008 |

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