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Spying as a profession has its mundane side as well as its share of excitement. In this interesting, well-written memoir, Paseman provides ample detail about his own career as a spy, making it interesting from personal, historical, and political perspectives. As a field operative and station manager the CIA, Paseman was an witness and active participant in world events during his forty year career. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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In 1967 Floyd Paseman joined the Central Intelligence Agency following successful service as an army officer in Germany. He was first stationed in the Far East, where he became fluent in Chinese language and culture, and then in Germany, at what was largely considered the agency’s toughest Cold War field posting. Over the years he rose from field spy to division chief and ultimately the top ranks in the Operations Directorate of the CIA.Paseman details the behind-the-scenes intelligence gathering during the major events of eight presidential administrations from Lyndon B. Johnson through George W. Bush.
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