After watching Snowden on Netflix I had to buy the book. Some have complained about the "dryness" of his writing, and lack of humor. But I found the book fascinating. It starts out with Edward's childhood. His fascination with computers seems to have come from his father who was a engineer in the Navy and had brought home gaming systems and the earlier pc's. Snowden learned fast and years later after failing out of Special Forces due to an accident, he gets enlisted into the NSA. The book goes on to tell how he discovered how everyone has a Permanent Record on the internet. We have so much of our lives online and if you think someone isn't watching you are very wrong. This book is a great eye opener. And I found his style of writing very personal. His sense of humor in the book is a little dry but what do you expect from a spy. I highly recommend it. If you enjoyed the movie you'll love the book!Read full review
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This purchase includes both versions PDF & EPUB of this Great book, “Permanent Record”. A Memoir of Personal Disclosures this time, Edward Joseph Snowden, an Ex-system administrator for the NSA that has the nerve to share ‘personal disclosures’, and his story clarifies the stakes, the Constitution versus a Constitutional Government.
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It was good to get Snowden's perspective after reading all the negative things that the US press wrote about his revelations. The book shined a light on what the US gov't does behind closed doors (many good and some not very ethical).
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i just received it today. But I think it is interesting about NASA secrets. Let see . Thanks . Sept 20-2019
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Words matter to me. Communication equals understanding. The media's word "just' biased Snowden's humanity and credibility.
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Everyone needs to read this. Make yourself aware of what the corporate state is doing to you. Also, it is a page-turner and very entertaining. Snowden is a major hero. Then, as a comparison, read or re-read 1984.
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very informative and interesting. Well written.
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Recommended by a friend. Tried to find it locally but no longer available.
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VERY informative about MY government intelligence activity. Should be read by everyone.Somewhat technical but still a good read. 40% price drop three weeks after release.
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I AM GLUED READING IT. IT IS ABOUT TIME SOME OF US REALIZE THAT EDWARD SNOWDEN ONLY WANTED US, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO KNOW WHAT OUR GOVERNMENT DOES. I ONLY AFEEL SORRY THAT HE DID IT FORF ALL OF US, BUT NOBODY RECOGNIZES THE EXTREME SACRIFICE HE DID. I GAVE THE BOOK TO ONE OF MY FRIENDS, BUT I DON'T THINK IT MADE THE SAME EFFECT IT DID ON ME. I WISH HIM THE BEST, HE IS MY HERO
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