Inspired by the courage of the under-armed mujahideen in Afghanistan in their fight against the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, colorful Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson used all his political savvy, and a compliant CIA operative, to instigate the largest covert war in U.S. history. Narrator Christopher Lane effects an even tone and pace, allowing the events of the story to propel the listener through the extraordinary highs and sickening lows of the flawed but heroic Wilson. Thankfully, Lane takes it easy on the accents and shines brightest when allowing a tinge of cynicism in his delivery. Wilson's war may have helped end the Cold War, but did it embolden the victors, bringing on the current war on terrorism? That answer is left to the listener. R.O. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2008]
Trade Ed. • Blackstone Audiobooks • 2004
CS ISBN 978-1-4332-0412-8 $44.95 • Fourteen cassettes
CD ISBN 978-1-4332-0413-5 $44.95 • Seventeen CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • Blackstone Audiobooks • 2007
CS ISBN 978-0-7861-2546-2 $89.95 • Fourteen cassettes
CD ISBN 978-0-7861-9027-2 $136.00 • Seventeen CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-0-7861-8852-9 $39.95 • Two MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Trade Ed. • Blackstone Audiobooks • 2004
CS ISBN 978-1-4332-0412-8 $44.95 • Fourteen cassettes
CD ISBN 978-1-4332-0413-5 $44.95 • Seventeen CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • Blackstone Audiobooks • 2007
CS ISBN 978-0-7861-2546-2 $89.95 • Fourteen cassettes
CD ISBN 978-0-7861-9027-2 $136.00 • Seventeen CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-0-7861-8852-9 $39.95 • Two MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
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