The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

Read this book. It tells the story of how the professionalism of so many and the reputation of a nation can be undermined by officials who prefer to believe in simple truths (that are neither). What happens when courageous people who speak truth to power are not listened to.

Very insightful book. I can only hope that people will understand the underlying message that EITs are not the most effective interrogation technique. His due diligence as it applies to those he interrogates should be standard procedure for any investigation or government branch. Too many people in positions of authority simply do not understand that cultures and belief systems are different around the world, and if you are not open to this you will never understand. Readers should pay particular attention to his comments on linear thought, and the role that respect plays in their lives.This is good stuff that applies far beyond al Qaeda.  

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

A superb read. Thorough, honest and above all knowledgable insight into AQ from the embassy bombings in East Africa, the attack on the USS Cole and 9/11. CIA fans look away now! Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

A must read for anyone who wants to honestly understand the depth of moral decay that was the Bush II administration. Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

This book explained one aspect of what went wrong with intelligence and torture leading up to 9/11 and through the Iraq debacle. Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

Ali Soufan's The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda has made a significant impression on my thinking. In the past few months, I have found myself going back to it ... Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

Wow. This book completely changed my views on EITs and for that matter the Bush administration. Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

This is a fascinating, heartbreaking story about the successes and failures of the intelligence community in fighting terrorism. Ali Soufan is a true hero. Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

The most insightful book I've read so far on the people, plots and events leading up to 9/11, how it should have been stopped and how mans ego got in the way of thwarting the attacks by way of not ... Read full review

Review: The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda

Despite the heavy redactions this is a book that every American should read. It is blunt, well written and tells a very disturbing story of anti-terror intelligence pre and post 9/11. If you want to begin to know what happened and why, this is an excellent start. Read full review