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 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

Ali Soufan's book is precious documentation of the reality that America's constitution and (on its better days) open-minded values and respect for the law are excellent tools of self-defense against ... 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

Written by a former FBI agent who interrogated many al-Qaeda suspects before and after 9-11, this is a real eye opener on the "enhanced interrogation techniques" and the lack of inter-agency ...

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

How can one not enjoy a book with stuff redacted by the government. Great chapter on torture and how our own agencies failed us. Kinda an opposite of Charlie Wilson's War.

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

Very informative and very aggravating at the same time. Everyone who is interested in the battle against terrorism should read this book and be aware of the many failings, particularly by the CIA. It will also have a major impact on how you view the use of torture to get intelligence information. 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