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1.Holy War, Inc.: Inside The Secret World of Osama Bin Laden by: Peter L. Bergen October 31, 2001
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Peter L. Bergen takes us around the world in his pursuit of unraveling the man who many of us know by face and name only. The aura that surrounds O.B.L is incredibly large. There are for instance things that I never knew about the man and his orginazation that I now know thanks to Mr. Bergen's tireless work. A must read for anyone that is interested in seeing passed all the talking points and truly understanding the root causes for islamic terrorism.

2.The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 (Vintage) by: Lawrence Wright August 21, 2007
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It is easy to see how the author won the Pulitzer for this book. It is the definitive account of Al Qaeda's genesis leading up to 9/11. The book is both detailed but also concise and extremely readable. The author has a talent to make these events of non-fiction read like the best thriller novel. For those that want to understand our enemy and how we got to 9/11, this is essential reading. Highly recommended.

3.Understanding Terror Networks by: Marc Sageman April 16, 2004
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2004's "Understanding Terror Networks" is a detailed look at al-Qaeda and its associated networks, the new Mujahedin of radical Islam. Author Marc Sageman is a Doctor of Psychiatry and Sociology, with intelligence and foreign service experience in the effort to expel the Soviets from Afghanistan in the 1980's. Using open source data, he examines a large sampling of information on individual terrorists to determine what makes them tick and how they network. The end result is far more useful than the anecdote-based journalism that fills bookstores. Sageman documents that the typical Islamic terrorist is a young man from a loving middle class family, often well-educated, who becomes alienated through work or study in a foreign country or even a large city in the Middle East. He reaches out to fellow ... Read More

4.Messages to the World: The Statements of Osama bin Laden by: Osama bin Laden, Osama bin Laden, Bruce Lawrence, James Howarth November 28, 2005
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Many of these messages have been printed in whole or in part in other sources, however this book is unique and valuable in offering a very comprehensive collection of his statements and rationale. Osama bin Laden wages jihad against the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, and those wishing to comprehend Bin Laden's actions should read this book. It is accompanied by excellent explanatory footnotes, offering concise factual context for Bin Laden's statements. While Bin Laden's thought rates only "one star" - he operates on the primitive logic of tit-for-tat violent retaliation - the book as a source for understanding his thought rates at least four stars. It is a good read for those wishing to understand his motivation for violent jihad.

5.Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America, Revised Edition by: Michael Scheuer November 19, 2007
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Having read this, not sure what to call it, in 2008 in retrospect this writing has not proved valid. To charecterize bin Laden as "distinguished" one wonders how the author would define Joe Stalin, Adolph Hitler, Idi Amin etc. Bin Laden has a "passion for martydom" seems easy enough to accomplish yet he has avoided "martydom" for more than 10 years. "Bin Laden has survived by the grace of God ... just as Iraq's Saddem Hussein has kept his regime intact". AHH on second thought... To compare this terrorist with the heros of the American Revolution is pure drivil. Who were the suicide bombers in 1776? Bin Laden started the jihad because american military were stationed in Saudi Arabia. Why where they there? Because bin Laden was trying to overthrow the Saudi government. This book is not worth 5 minutes of your time. ... Read More

6.Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 by: Steve Coll December 28, 2004
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It was a pleasure reading this very well written and researched book. As an Indian, I grew up reading about the defeat of Russians in newspapers. The subsequent battle for Afghanistan between the communist government and the mujahedin entered my consciousness through snatches of news on the radio. So, it was great to get the stories and personalities around people like Masooud. However, as I reached to the end of the book, I realized that clearly the author was not telling the whole story. Some gaping holes in the book are 1. CIA and the US government remained unaware of Pakistan support to Taliban for a long period. Did they not have sources in the ISI and Pakistan government? 2. Ditto for Saudi support to Taliban. 3. The Israeli agency Mossad is mentioned once in passing in the book. It is difficult to believe ... Read More

7.Inside Terrorism by: Bruce Hoffman May 12, 2006
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Simply put, this should be the first book one gets when they approach terrorism. Every academic who has written anything about terrorism has quoted him. That should tell you something. If you want a more detailed review, read one of the many 5-star reviews. To the guy who gave this book 2-stars, where are you a student? If you had to use a dictionary then you shouldn't be studying this complex issue to begin with. Other great books on the subject include but not limited to- Terrorism in Context- Crenshaw; Inside Al-Qaeda- Gunaratna; Ghost Wars- Coll; Origins of Terrorism- Reich. Anything by Robert Pape esp Dying to Win & Bombing to Win(this one isn't about terrorism but it's the best study of how effective aerial bombing campaigns are- very related I would say.)

8.The Secret History of al Qaeda by: Abdel Bari Atwan February 04, 2008
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Journalist Abdel Bari Atwan provides a relatively short, yet multi-faceted and in-depth look at al Qaeda that should be read by anyone curious about the organization. The book is divided into seven chapters, each exploring a different aspect of the subject. As such, The Secret History of al Qaeda is well organized and easy to navigate through. Atwan also possesses a clear and accessible writing style, which is always a plus. Atwan is one of the few Western-based journalists with access to Bin Laden and the introduction to the book is an amazing story of Atwan's visit with Bin Laden back in 1996. This is followed by two chapters that look at Bin Laden specifically, both from biographical and religious points of view. Since Atwan has spent time with Bin Laden face to face, these chapters demand a high level of attention, and are written with a ... Read More

9.Inside the Jihad: My Life With Al Qaeda: A Spy's Story by: Omar Nasiri November 20, 2006
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Omar Nasiri's "Inside the Jihad" covers terrorism during the nineties in Brussels, London, and Afghanistan. Nasiri (not his real name) an Algerian became a spy for French intelligence, DGSE, after being recruited into a terrorist cell by his brother. He discusses the ammunition trade he did for his brother's "friends" or supplying the jihad. Nasiri never seems too concerned about the fight in Algeria between the GIA and the secularist regime. Nasiri describes nerve wracking missions such as crossing heavily armed borders, Afghani terrorist camps, and mosque infiltration. The insider account he is able to publish at a great risk to his life should be read by all who want to further understand terrorism. Nasiri is eloquent in his manners and blunt with his stories and views. Us in the West will never truly understand how people kill in the name of religion, yet ... Read More

10.The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future by: Vali Nasr August 05, 2006
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"The Shia Revival" is, in fact, a history of Islam and its divisions. In this short, concise, readable volume, the reader learns how Sunni, Shia and Wahabi Islam emerged from the same teachings of Mohammed. Most important, it reviews the conflicts between the various approaches to Islam from their historical, economic, political and social aspects. This book should be read by everyone who wants to fully understand the consequences of this religion in today's world.

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