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At the age of eighteen, Aaron Cohen left Beverly Hills to prove himself in the crucible of the armed forces. He was determined to be a part of Israel's most elite security cadre, akin to the American Green Berets and Navy SEALs. After fifteen months of grueling training designed to break down each individual man and to rebuild him as a warrior, Cohen was offered the only post a non-Israeli can hold in the special forces. In 1996 he joined a top-secret, highly controversial unit that dispatches operatives disguised as Arabs into the Palestinian-controlled West Bank to abduct terrorist leaders and bring them to Israel for interrogation and trial.

Between 1996 and 1998, Aaron Cohen would learn Hebrew and Arabic; become an expert in urban counterterror warfare, the martial art of Krav Maga, and undercover operations; and participate in dozens of life-or-death missions. He would infiltrate a Hamas wedding to seize a wanted terrorist and pose as an American journalist to set a trap for one of the financiers behind the Dizengoff Massacre, taking him down in a brutal, hand-to-hand struggle. A propulsive, gripping read, Cohen's story is a rare, fly-on-the-wall view into the shadowy world of "black ops" that redefines invincible strength, true danger, and inviolable security.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ecco; Reprint edition (April 28, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0061236160
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0061236167
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.68 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Kindel Stubblefield
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I LOOOOOOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!
Review: This book was truly incredible. I told everyone I know about it! I was hooked from the moment I opened it and could not put it down until it was done! I actually walked around a little lost, afterwards. I just felt like I had been inside of something really important and then didn't quite know what to do with myself here at home.I was really surprised by the amount of detail Aaron was aloud to share. I almost felt like a spy with a copy of Top Secret information. But the point is made clear that this is how things "were" in the 90's and not necessarily how the IDF operations are conducted today.I am the wife of a US Army Soldier who is currently deployed to Iraq. As such, there is so much that I got out of this. The contrasts between the Israeli and the US Military are shocking!I actually had to apologize to my husband, that after having read this book, I don't feel as sympathetic as I used to of the tiresome training he endured. In fact, quite the contrary. The only sympathy, rather "outrage", lies in the fact that the majority of his training had little to no purpose and use in actual war situations.I support my husband and the "war on terror" whole-heartedly. I only wish we were as organized as Israel. I feel we are at war with the same people and much could be gained if only it were "politically correct" enough to admit it and unite forces. Our numbers, their tactics.Israel knows what they are doing. I really loved the way that after having surpassed certain levels of the Military training, Aaron was able to reflect back on previous training and could say;"That's why we did that! It makes sense to me now!" (Not his exact quote.)The point being, the Israeli Army is aware of their time and financial constraints. They use their time wisely and they train well and with a purpose. Possibly because they have reason to take this war more seriously than we do.Aaron points out how the Canadian Army is so pristine with their exact specifications of uniform and structure, (Exactly like the US) whereas, he was looking at pictures of these scruffy Israeli commandos and was thrown off. And that makes so much sense to me! It's a freakin war! Not a prom! What is the priority? Looking like a "soldier" or effectively fighting like one? I LOVED that!The terrorists waste no time on such matters. This book is so clear to point out that if you want to succeed your enemy, you must become like him. "Keep you enemies closer." What good becomes of an official uniformed convoy that can be seen, heard and reported to bomb planting insurgents miles down the road? They might as well wear red jackets and stand in formation with bows and arrows against well-hidden, gun slinging Indians! It's such a huge waste of time and money. 5 years and we're facing another depression.Without getting into a political rant, I will simply state that Aaron made me a fan of the Israeli Army. He's a real hero and I am a fan of Aaron's as well. He did and continues to do something that matters and is important. He's a man with a real purpose and this book was genuinely exciting to read.I can't even begin to relay a 10th of what I came away with after having read this but the biggest question that this book left me with was; "As a female American gentile, What can I do to help?" The inspiration is frustrating!

Reviewer: Melvin Hunt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Informing Book!
Review: This novel turned out to be a very very good read. It tells the true story of a young American who becomes a member of Sayeret Duvdevan after movingto Israel from the United States. His mother remarries a Hollywood executive. Their new home is in Beverly Hills,California. Aaron turns into adiscipline problem. His mother sends him to a military school in Canada. The name of this academy is Robert Land Academy. At this academy he comes under the influence of Colonel Bowman. Colonel Bowman teaches him the superior training and abilities of the Israeli Defense Forces(IDF). Aaron makesthe decision to move to Israel and become a citizen. He promptly joins the Israeli Defense Forces(IDF). After gaining combat experience and living on a kibbutz he decides to try out for the Israeli Special Forces. He is selected as a member of Sayeret Duvdevan. This is the Israeli equivelent of theNavy Seals and Green Berets. This turns out to be an experience. They conduct battles with Hamas and do operations against money raisers and financierswho fund the operations of terrorist organizations. They are able to capture a prominent Hamas member named Abu Jihad. Aaron finally reaches the pointwhere he can retire. Aaron moves back to California and opens his own security firm named IMS. This is a very good book. You should read this.

Reviewer: Jason
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Exciting, informative, candid and emotional at times
Review: This is a superior book written by a semi silver spoon Beverly Hills kid who dreams of making a difference and honoring his Jewish roots by going to Israel to participate in the elite special forces in what stands today as any country's most advanced and successful anti-terrorism elite special forces with methods and practices that if applied to the United States special forces would enhance our security abroad and right here at home.A compelling story of a young kid who has little idea of what he is about to get himself into, but ending up with a life that most would consider both very fulfilling and so very honorable by all defense and military buffs! A book that is hard to stop listening to and each time you do break, you look forward to the next time you will get to listen to more.I recommend this book highly for all readers who have an interest, however, be advised that as with most military books, at times there is harsh language so definitely PG-13+ rating. Not overly violent but very candid about the difficulties in the geopolitics and the physical and mental strain one undergoes when training for special forces, much like our Seal teams or England's MI6. A book I am happy to have in my library and to have experienced! Get this book!

Reviewer: The Good Read
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This was an excellent book possible the best special forces book I have read how they were trained I do not believe you could do in today's world this book was written very well and had all the things I like in a factual book.

Reviewer: Redmond Allingham
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent and gripping story of a ‘Fauda-style’ undercover operative in Israel. Gruesome training and dangerous and challenging missions took their toll, eventually.

Reviewer: siddharth
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Short and simple. The book serves as a window into the mind and psyche of an elite fighter. Don't read this for political pronouncement or zionist ideology(which it doesn't have), but read it for a glimpse into what makes a warrior.

Reviewer: alkbt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Livre arrivé rapidement et conforme à la description !

Reviewer: 7777
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This Book is easy written and a fast through Reader.I came on it, cause HE was the John Wick weapon Trainer, so i wanted more to know about him.This guy has an amazing and inspiring lifestory, from richkid Bel Air Dude to Israelian Army, this is awesome. I like this guy, his mentality, dream, motivation and Passion for the Army/Country.It was very interessting and informative as much he could share, a Lot of stuff is to hot and secret for the world to know, what i think.I give it 5 Stars