Ronald Kessler Libros

The narrative delves into the intriguing case of Colonel Vitaly Yurchenko, the most significant KGB spy to defect to the U.S., and his surprising decision to return to the Soviet Union. Through investigative journalism, Kessler explores the CIA's missed opportunities regarding this espionage event, offering insights from direct interviews with Yurchenko. The book uncovers the complexities of Cold War intelligence and the challenges faced by American agencies in capitalizing on critical defections.

The book explores the vital role of a specific institution in ensuring America's national security. It delves into the challenges and complexities faced by this institution, highlighting its influence on policy and decision-making. By examining historical contexts and current events, the narrative emphasizes the institution's significance in safeguarding the nation and its values. Through in-depth analysis, the author presents a compelling argument for the institution's continued relevance in an evolving global landscape.

The first biography of Laura Bush to be written with White House cooperation offers a look at the private world of this famously reserved woman, as well as the beliefs and attitudes that shape it. Based on interviews with her closest friends and confidantes from childhood to the present, as well as family members and administration heavyweights, Kessler paints a portrait of a woman who, even as she ascended to the heights of political fortune and power, never lost touch with the bedrock American values she absorbed in her youth. Kessler reveals how Laura's opinions have brought budget changes to a range of federal agencies and have affected her husband's policies, appointments, and worldview; what Laura's own political opinions are and what her relationship with twin daughters Jenna and Barbara is really like; what Laura says in private about Hillary Clinton, media attacks on her husband, and his victory in the 2004 election.--From publisher description.

Focusing on the enigmatic nature of the FBI, this expose offers an in-depth exploration of its inner workings through insights from credible sources within and outside the agency. The narrative delves into the personalities, influence, and hidden truths that shape the bureau, revealing the complexities that provoke both fascination and apprehension in American society. Kessler's investigation promises to shed light on the often-misunderstood institution, making it a compelling read for those interested in law enforcement and national security.

A biography of Joseph Kennedy, an ambitious, powerful, manipulative man who was the US Ambassador to Britain during World War II. He is probably better known as the father of Teddy, Bobby and President Jack Kennedy.

The book features exclusive insights and revelations, showcasing the author's ability to uncover untold stories and perspectives. With a focus on timely and significant topics, it promises to engage readers with its compelling narrative and thorough research. Ron Kessler's reputation for being at the forefront of news and analysis adds credibility and intrigue to the work, making it a must-read for those interested in current events and behind-the-scenes accounts.

A probing look at how Soviet agents managed to infiltrate the U.S. Embassy and steal top-secret codes reveals the alarming official neglect of American security from the ambassadorial level down

Offering an insider perspective, this book unveils the FBI's most closely guarded secrets, exploring the complexities of its inner workings and intelligence investigations. The author, a New York Times bestselling writer, provides readers with a unique glimpse into the agency's operations, revealing the challenges and intricacies involved in maintaining national security. Through detailed accounts, it sheds light on the delicate balance of law enforcement and intelligence gathering.

After conducting exclusive interviews with more than one hundred current and former Secret Service agents, bestselling author and award-winning reporter Ronald Kessler reveals their secrets for the first time. Never before has a journalist penetrated the wall of secrecy that surrounds the U.S. Secret Service, that elite corps of agents who pledge to take a bullet to protect the president and his family. Kessler portrays the dangers that agents face and how they carry out their missions--from how they are trained to how they spot and assess potential threats. With fly-on-the-wall perspective, he captures the drama and tension that characterize agents’ lives and reveals what they have seen, providing startling, previously untold stories about the presidents, from John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson to George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as about their families, Cabinet officers, and White House aides.

Award-winning journalist Ronald Kessler gets behind the scenes at the White House to reveal the often-scandalous secrets of this all-powerful institution. Kessler documents the hidden lives of the modern presidents: Bill and Hilary Clinton's sham marriage and his pattern of alleged sexual indiscretions; Johnson's legendary infidelities; Nixon's disorientation and mysterious disappearances during his last days in office; the extent of Reagan's manipulation at the hands of his wife; and Bush's out-of-control staff.