The Spy Next Door: The Extraordinary Secret Life of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Damaging FBI Agent in U.S. History
by Elaine Shannon, Ann Blackman
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Author: Ann Blackman, Elaine ShannonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01
ISBN: 0316718211
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
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Book Review: A Big Behavioral Puzzle Becomes More Clear
Summary: 5 Stars
Somewhere along the way, Bob Hanssen wrote this statement:"The problem with genius is that it often borders on insanity. The problem with truth is that it sometimes seems utterly fantastic." This statement becomes the defining statement for the book "The Spy Next Door." The ways Hanssen elluded the FBI was incredible. He casually gives the KGB information that results in the immeidate execution of three double agents. Time and time again he places in jeopardy his children and his wife's future happiness and well being. Yet, at the same time, he adores them. Hanssen is not of the same make-up as other famous spies such as Ames, Pollard and Pittman. Greed largely explains their behavior. Hanssen is more like a serial killer who is very cunning, creative and stealthy. Also, Hanssen's motives are much more complex and there lies the puzzle. The authors do an excellent job laying out salient evidence. Their analysis is compelling but in the end, I think the authors would agree, it is not complete. Some day the Justice Department may let someone with the skills of a Truman Capote, author of "In Cold Blood" probe the mind of Bob Hanssen. Until that happens, we are not likely to get a more definitive book. Let us hope that the understanding of Bob Hanssen's behavior comes soon because as a nation we cannot afford to grow another Bob Hanssen.
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Summary of The Spy Next Door: The Extraordinary Secret Life of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Damaging FBI Agent in U.S. History
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.Criminals Books
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