Facing Reality: From World Federalism to the CIA

by Cord Meyer

Originally published by Harper and Row in 1980, this clear-sighted volume blends historical events and autobiographical material in an attempt to explain how one individual American's search for a peaceful world led from the battlefield to the presidency of the United World Federalists, and finally to twenty-six years of active duty with the Central Intelligence Agency.

Genres: Cia, History, Conspiracy Theories

433 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Tom Griffin]

One of the more important CIA memoirs of its era. Meyer makes it clear that his personal journey covered less ideological ground than might appear. The latter part is a broad overview and defence of the CIA from a Cold War liberal point of view. Even those unconvinced will find it informative.