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The Looming Tower

Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11

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By: Lawrence Wright
Narrated by: Lawrence Wright
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A “heart-stopping account of the events leading up to 9/11” (The New York Times Book Review), this definitive history explains in gripping detail the growth of Islamic fundamentalism, the rise of al-Qaeda, and the intelligence failures that culminated in the attacks on the World Trade Center.

One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century • A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years

WITH AN AUTHOR'S NOTE ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

In gripping narrative that spans five decades, Lawrence Wright re-creates firsthand the transformation of Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri from incompetent and idealistic soldiers in Afghanistan to leaders of the most successful terrorist group in history. He follows FBI counterterrorism chief John O’Neill as he uncovers the emerging danger from al-Qaeda in the 1990s and struggles to track this new threat.

Packed with new information and a deep historical perspective, The Looming Tower is a sweeping, unprecedented history of the long road to September 11. 20th Century Americas Freedom & Security Modern Politics & Government United States War & Crisis Espionage Africa Middle East Royalty Iran Saudi Arabia War Refugee Middle Ages
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I loved learning of the origins of Islamic fundamentalist, the foundations of al Qaeda andt the lead up to 9/11 in this exhaustively researched book. The author has crafted a fascinating and engaging account. His narration of his own work was as good as any voice talent available on Audible.

Excellently researched. Captivating story.

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so much detail, background and insight into Osama and events leading up to 9/11. This book answers so many questions I had and is an amazing listen.

FANTASTIC!!

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An incredible account of this tragic tail. It's well researched, written and read by the author.

An incredible account of this tragic tail.

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Masterclass. Having read various other books on the subject, nothing comes close. Interesting to hear this book badmouthed in some other punctuations.

Far and away the best book on the subject

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great book, good read, seem well researched. must read (listen). sad and and lesson that I hope the mistakes were leant from.

great and well written book

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