Permanent Record by Edward Snowden
The book is a memoir by a former intelligence contractor who became a whistleblower, detailing his journey from growing up with a fascination for technology to working for the U.S. government. It reveals his growing disillusionment with the extensive surveillance practices he encountered while working for the NSA and CIA. The narrative culminates in his decision to leak classified documents to the public, exposing the extent of government surveillance on citizens. The memoir also explores the personal and ethical dilemmas he faced, his motivations for taking such a significant risk, and the impact of his actions on his life and the global conversation about privacy and security.
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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