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Permanent Record
- A Memoir of a Reluctant Whistleblower
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
- Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
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Publisher's Summary
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down.
In 2013, twenty-nine-year-old Edward Snowden shocked the world when he broke with the American intelligence establishment and revealed that the United States government was secretly pursuing the means to collect every single phone call, text message, and email. The result would be an unprecedented system of mass surveillance with the ability to pry into the private lives of every person on earth. Six years later, Snowden reveals for the very first time how he helped to build this system and why he was moved to expose it.
Spanning the bucolic Beltway suburbs of his childhood and the clandestine CIA and NSA postings of his adulthood, Permanent Record is the extraordinary account of a bright young man who grew up online – a man who became a spy, a whistleblower, and, in exile, the Internet’s conscience. Written with wit, grace, passion, and an unflinching candor, Permanent Record is a crucial memoir of our digital age and destined to be a classic.
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- Arunkumar V
- 30-12-19
I uninstalled my facebook & instagram mobile app.
This book made me uninstall my facebook & instagram. Unfortunately still using my Android phone as there is no alternative. We need mini clouds for our home and open source apps ( client apps and cloud syncing services ) to enable our own private cloud.
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- Reang
- 17-05-20
Absolutely amazing!
His story is that of heroism and selfless love for his country. He risked his life, his way of life for what he belived to be right. Their love story is inspiring too. If you're looking to buy the book, don't hesitate. you'll not regret buying it. although, it may be a little costly for some. have a great read!
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- Ketan
- 21-03-21
Awesome audiobook
Loved to listen to this audiobook. It was very inspiring for me.
Also the narration was perfect.
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- Devendran Muthukumaramani
- 25-02-20
A must read in the time of censorship and snooping
It was so encouraging to read how Mr. Snowden threw all the personal comforts to stand up for what he believed in it. This world will thank him for the sacrifice he has done for the benefit of the citizens of this world.
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- Divya prakash
- 20-01-20
Opens your mind
Must read for everyone. Its a life journey worth reading. We are very innocent to even understand all the thing that are going all around us. This book will open your mind.
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- Mohit Arora
- 16-09-22
Brilliant Read
Very well articulated with awesome narrative. Loved it in eintirity. A must read for you.
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- Cuserg 12345
- 06-05-24
The gripping story was a thrilling listen
The performance was interesting to keep attention to the storyline, which was a surreal real life story
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- Anonimo
- 06-01-20
Very Enlightening
Story of why Edward Snowden is in Exile, and a grim reminder that nothing is ours once we share it on the net. No email, picture, contact or even this comment.
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- A J
- 10-10-19
A well articulated story based on Snowden's view
I could relate with Snowden's upbringing and his fascination with technology. At lot of times i connected back to my own childhood when he was describing his first encounters with video games, computer and other technology in general. He took a great risk in revealing the secret operations involving NSA and CIA, which is definitely a very bold step that very few humans would even think of. He does admit to lot of illegal things he did (war driving and cracking WEP!), which when compared to the illegal things NSA and CIA does is a small mole on front of a mountain. I hope this catalyses much required changes in how privacy is handled by both private corporations and governments.
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- Swapnil Jaiswal
- 08-10-19
Touching story
One of the most interesting autobiography i have read in recent times. Its honest and touching. The presentation is also great. A highly recommended book for anyone who uses a computer on a daily basis.
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