by Tom D. of High Tech High International '14
I recommend these three nonfiction texts that will tell you of the fantastic things that happen right outside your door: a world of incredible proportions with unlimited possibilities and fantastic characters. All three are written by the people with first-hand experience. These books will break the grip of fiction and allow you access into parts of the real world that you may not know exist.
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Inside the Aquarium Viktor Suvorov - 352 pages If you are a fan of spy fiction, you will love the real thing. Inside the Aquarium is the true story of a defector of the Soviet Union. The book is set during the Cold War and covers the author's story from his induction into “the organization” to his defection. This book contains information beyond the wildest spy fiction novel. The information in this book is the kind that can only come from somebody who experienced it first-hand. Inside The Aquarium is a portal through the iron curtain and into the top secret world of soviet military intelligence, it is the real deal. |
Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga by Hunter S. Thompson - 295 pages A detailed first-hand account of the author’s experience with one of the world’s most infamous biker gangs. The author explains everything from the people, to the uniforms, to the bikes, as well as the groups structure and operation, and how they manage to stay ahead of the police. The book tells the real story of this very misunderstood group. Take a look inside and feel what it is like to be a part of one of the world’s biggest motorcycle clubs. |
I Am a SEAL Team Six Warrior: Memoirs of an American Soldier by Howard E. Wasdin, Stephen Templin - 192 pages This is a look into the secret world of the world’s most elite fighting force: the Navy SEALs. Written by a real SEAL, this book contains accounts of everything from the toughest training to the most secret operations. From the experience of BUD/S and sniper training to the way the Seals operate, the accounts and details in the book are those that could only be experienced by someone who was there. This book will show you the truth behind the world's toughest fighting force. |