Illegitimate Sun
How a Naval Cryptologist Cracked the Code of Life Lessons
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Kenneth Earl
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Born in an impoverished neighborhood in Columbia, South Carolina, Kenneth Earl might have never left Cherry Street—if it weren’t for a mother’s inspiration. Determined to make his mother proud and her sacrifices meaningful, he embarked on a worldwide journey of military service, secret communications, and international espionage.
Achieve your own greatest potential through the lens of Illegitimate Sun, the true spy memoir of Kenneth Earl, a man who overcame a difficult start in life to serve his country and work with top CIA, FBI, and military counterintelligence and law enforcement officials in the spy world. Motivational and inspiring, this incredible story of a mother’s wisdom, self-discipline, triumph, and intrigue will help you crack the code to life’s most important lessons.
You will experience:
- Inspiring accomplishments of a Navy veteran’s 21-year career despite the early obstacles he faced.
- A snapshot into international espionage, including some of the most infamous spying cases in United States history.
- Insight into the US intelligence community, naval cryptologic, and secret communications operations.
- Historical impacts of Jim Crow era laws in the American Deep South.
- Life lessons that will inspire self-reflection and drive personal achievement and success.
- How changing your mind can change your life.
No matter what you do in life, no one can beat you at being you.
Get Illegitimate Sun now and decipher the code to fulfilling your greatest potential and becoming the best version of yourself.
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Combat-decorated Marine officer Stuart Scheller speaks out against the debacle of the Afghan pullout as the culmination of a decades-long and still-ongoing betrayal of military members by top leadership, from generals to the commander in chief, comes to light.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing!
- De Jake M en 12-08-22
De: Stuart Scheller
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It Worked for Me
- In Life and Leadership
- De: Colin Powell
- Narrado por: Colin Powell
- Duración: 7 h y 41 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,872
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,508
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It Worked for Me is filled with vivid experiences and lessons learned that have shaped the legendary career of the four-star general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. At its heart are Powell's "Thirteen Rules" - such as "Get mad, then get over it" and "Share credit" - that introduce his principles for effective leadership: conviction, hard work, and, above all, respect for others. A natural storyteller, Powell offers warm and engaging parables with wise advice on succeeding in the workplace and beyond.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It worked for me too.
- De Ian en 06-04-12
De: Colin Powell
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A Higher Standard
- Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General
- De: Ann Dunwoody
- Narrado por: Patricia Santomasso
- Duración: 9 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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A Higher Standard takes a candid look at the exciting military career of US Army General Ann Dunwoody, who received her fourth star - a rank never before reached by a woman - in her fourth decade of service. From her first command leading 200 soldiers to her final one leading 69,000, Dunwoody reveals the challenges she faced and the changes she initiated by sharing both the smallest moments and the most pivotal events in her career.
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2 out of 5 stars
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outstanding general, less than great author
- De Matt L en 08-03-19
De: Ann Dunwoody
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Spies in the Family
- An American Spymaster, His Russian Crown Jewel, and the Friendship That Helped End the Cold War
- De: Eva Dillon
- Narrado por: Gabra Zackman
- Duración: 8 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 292
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In the summer of 1975, 17-year-old Eva Dillon's family was living in New Delhi when her father was exposed as a CIA spy. Eva had long believed that her father was a US State Department employee. She had no idea that he was handling the CIA's highest ranking double agent - Dmitri Fedorovich Polyakov, a Soviet general whose code name was TOPHAT. Dillon's father and Polyakov had a close friendship that went back years, to their first meeting in Burma in the mid-1960s.
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5 out of 5 stars
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LOVED it!
- De SaraofDI en 11-06-17
De: Eva Dillon
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Within Arm's Length
- A Secret Service Agent's Definitive Inside Account of Protecting the President
- De: Dan Emmett
- Narrado por: Kevin Foley
- Duración: 10 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 189
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 171
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 173
Dan Emmett was just eight years old when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The events surrounding the president's death shaped the course of young Emmett's life as he set a goal of becoming a U.S. Secret Service agent-one of a special group of people willing to trade their lives for that of the president, if necessary. Within Arm's Length is a revealing and compelling inside look at the Secret Service and the elite Presidential Protective Division (PPD).
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3 out of 5 stars
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Obviously a dedicated patriot
- De Nick L en 11-19-14
De: Dan Emmett
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The Accidental Admiral
- A Sailor Takes Command at NATO
- De: ADM. James Stavridis USN - Ret.
- Narrado por: Bob Souer
- Duración: 7 h y 35 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 42
After he was selected to be NATO's 16th Supreme Allied Commander, the New York Times described Jim Stavridis as a "Renaissance admiral." A US Naval Academy graduate with a master's degree and doctorate from Tufts University, conversant in both French and Spanish, this author of numerous books and articles impressed the Navy's leaders and senior Pentagon civilians. The Accidental Admiral offers an intimate look at the challenges of directing NATO operations in Afghanistan, military intervention in Libya, and preparation for possible war in Syria.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Insider View on Complexity in Nato
- De Theo Horesh en 05-16-22
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The Art of Intelligence
- Lessons from a Life in the CIA's Clandestine Service
- De: Henry A. Crumpton
- Narrado por: David Colacci
- Duración: 12 h y 56 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,237
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,085
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,073
A legendary CIA spy and counterterrorism expert here tells the spellbinding story of his high-risk, action-packed career while illustrating the growing importance of America's intelligence officers and their secret missions. The Art of Intelligence draws from the full arc of Henry Crumpton's espionage and covert action exploits to explain what America's spies do and why their service is more valuable than ever.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Looking for a place in History?
- De Anne en 05-20-12
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Good Hunting
- An American Spymaster's Story
- De: Jack Devine
- Narrado por: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Duración: 12 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 354
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 307
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 308
Good Hunting: An American Spymaster's Story is the spellbinding memoir of Devine's time in the CIA, where he served for more than 30 years, rising to become the acting deputy director of operations, responsible for all of the agency's spying operations. This is a story of intrigue and high-stakes maneuvering - all the more gripping when the fate of our geopolitical order hangs in the balance. But this audiobook also sounds a warning to our nation's decision makers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating, An education on spying
- De Anthony en 12-13-15
De: Jack Devine
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9 Rules of Engagement
- A Military Brat's Guide to Life and Success
- De: Harris Faulkner
- Narrado por: Harris Faulkner
- Duración: 7 h y 29 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 112
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 102
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The Emmy award-winning news anchor of Outnumbered Overtime with Harris Faulkner and co-host of the talk show Outnumbered shares the lessons she learned growing up in a military family paying homage to the military ideals that shaped her and showing how everyone can benefit from bringing the wisdom of military service into their lives. Born into a military family, Harris Faulkner revered her father, a decorated career officer who served three tours of duty in Vietnam and raised his children with the values and ideals of the US military.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Motivational memoir
- De Wayne en 10-21-18
De: Harris Faulkner
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Life Inside the Bubble
- Why a Top-Ranked Secret Service Agent Walked Away from It All
- De: Dan Bongino
- Narrado por: Mark F. Smith
- Duración: 7 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 951
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 849
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 846
He swore to take a bullet for the President and left it all behind to take a bullet for the American people. Why would a successful, twelve-year Secret Service agent resign his position in the prime of his career to run for political office against all the odds? New York Times bestseller, Life Inside the Bubble is an intimate look at life inside the presidential "bubble," a haze of staffers, consultants, cronies, acolytes, bureaucrats and lobbyists that creates the "alternate reality" in which monumental policy decisions are made.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Tales from a whining baby!
- De Amazon Customer en 10-07-20
De: Dan Bongino
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Seal of Honor
- Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy
- De: Gary Williams
- Narrado por: A. T. Chandler
- Duración: 9 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 524
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Lt. Michael Patrick Murphy, commander of Navy SEAL Team 10, posthumously received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 28 June 2005 during a fierce battle with Taliban fighters in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. Michael was the first recipient of the nation’s highest military honor as a result of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He was also the first naval officer to earn the medal since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not What I Expected, But Worth the Listen
- De David en 11-21-13
De: Gary Williams
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Lessons from the Edge
- A Memoir
- De: Marie Yovanovitch
- Narrado por: Marie Yovanovitch
- Duración: 17 h y 11 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,225
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,097
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,082
By the time she became US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch had seen her share of corruption, instability, and tragedy in developing countries. But it came as a shock when, in early 2019, she was recalled from her post after a smear campaign by President Trump’s personal attorney and his associates—men operating outside of normal governmental channels, and apparently motivated by personal gain. Her courageous participation in the subsequent impeachment inquiry earned Yovanovitch the nation’s respect, and her dignified response to the president’s attacks won our hearts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heroic patriot's amazing story
- De Victoria Eriksson en 03-19-22
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American Commander
- Serving a Country Worth Fighting for and Training the Brave Soldiers Who Lead the Way
- De: Ryan Zinke
- Narrado por: Daniel Butler
- Duración: 10 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 263
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 243
As a 23-year veteran of the United States Navy SEAL Teams, Ryan Zinke received two Bronze Stars for battle valor and eventually rose to command the elite members of SEAL Team Six. During his career Zinke trained and commanded many of the men who would one day run the covert operations to hunt down Osama bin Laden and save Captain Phillips ( Maersk Alabama). He also served as mentor to now famous SEALs Marcus Luttrell ( Lone Survivor) and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper).
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2 out of 5 stars
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Really disappointing
- De Harvey Hyman en 03-10-17
De: Ryan Zinke
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Wise Gals
- The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of Espionage
- De: Nathalia Holt
- Narrado por: Erin Bennett
- Duración: 11 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 166
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 153
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 154
In the wake of World War II, four agents were critical in helping build a new organization that we now know as the CIA. Adelaide Hawkins, Mary Hutchison, Eloise Page, and Elizabeth Sudmeier, called the “wise gals” by their male colleagues because of their sharp sense of humor and even quicker intelligence, were not the stereotypical femme fatale of spy novels.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing untold history
- De Andrea Guzman en 12-15-22
De: Nathalia Holt
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The Reluctant Spy
- My Secret Life in the CIA's War on Terror
- De: John Kiriakou, Michael Ruby
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 7 h y 1 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 219
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 149
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 149
Long before the waterboarding controversy exploded in the media, one CIA agent had already gone public. In a groundbreaking 2007 interview with ABC News, John Kiriakou called waterboarding torture - but admitted that it probably worked. This book, at once a confessional, an adventure story, and a chronicle of Kiriakou's life in the CIA, stands as an important, eloquent piece of testimony from a committed American patriot.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating Read about the CIA
- De Nancy en 05-13-10
De: John Kiriakou, y otros
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The Quiet Professional: Major Richard J. Meadows of the U.S. Army Special Forces
- American Warriors
- De: Alan Hoe
- Narrado por: David Gilmore
- Duración: 10 h y 39 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 261
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 231
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 229
Major Richard J. "Dick" Meadows is renowned in military circles as a key figure in the development of the U.S. Army Special Operations. A highly decorated war veteran of the engagements in Korea and Vietnam, Meadows was instrumental in the founding of the U.S. Delta Force and hostage rescue force. Although he officially retired in 1977, Meadows could never leave the army behind, and he went undercover in the clandestine operations to free American hostages from Iran in 1980.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Another possibly good book ruined by poor performance
- De Justin L. en 11-15-20
De: Alan Hoe
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My Share of the Task
- A Memoir
- De: General Stanley McChrystal
- Narrado por: Kevin Collins
- Duración: 19 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,171
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,020
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,024
In this illuminating memoir, McChrystal frankly explores the major episodes and controversies of his eventful career. He delves candidly into the intersection of history, leadership, and his own experience to produce a book of enduring value. Joining the troubled post-Vietnam army as a young officer, McChrystal witnessed and participated in some of our military’s most difficult struggles. He describes the many outstanding leaders he served with and the handful of bad leaders he learned not to emulate.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Incomplete ending
- De Jfadams en 04-23-13