Nonfiction – History
Released August, 2006
480 Pages
Bottom Line: Read it.
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Plot Summary of The Looming Tower:
Historical account of how Al Qaeda (and, really, Islamic terrorism in general) grew into what it is now, what motivates the terrorists, and the U.S.’ response to the terrorist threat (and how we could have prevented 9/11).
My Thoughts on The Looming Tower:
At some point, I think this book will end up as required reading in schools to help people understand the Islamic terrorist threat and how 9/11 happened. It goes back half a century to help articulate the motivations and psychology of terrorists.
Though The Looming Tower sometimes gets bogged down in details, Wright does a great job of using anecdotal stories about key players to lighten things up.
It’s a must read for anyone interested in terrorism and 9/11 and is on my Books for Guys List.
Yes I think you’re right Sarah. I think this will be probably the text to go to about 9/11 for years to come. I need to read it — I’ve had it on my shelves for years, sitting there waiting to be read. cheers. http://www.thecuecard.com/
It’s a bit of an undertaking, but well worth it! Thanks for stopping by!
I don’t think I’m ready to read these books yet, probably as it’s too real, too current