Frank S. (colonelstech) reviewed Spy Dust : Two Masters of Disguise Reveal the Tools and Operations That Helped Win the Cold War on + 39 more book reviews
Interesting memoirs from the "CIA spies' make-up artists:" Antonio and Jonna Mendez. Most interesting to me was the (perhaps unintended) sub-text about the dysfunctional management and leadership of the CIA's clandestine services--bosses from hell, unconscionable working hours and conditions (in DC, not to mention overseas), rampant brainless cowboyism, Spy versus Spy comic strip idiocy. Sidney Riley must be spinning in his grave. "The Company" had a long reputation for treating women badly and this book helps us see why 800+ female employees sued CIA for discrimination and won. Whether these two CIA vets, or the CIA itself, had anything to do with winning the Cold War is by no means shown in this book. The pictures are worth a look.
