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Author Amaryllis Fox
Publisher Alfred Knopf 2019 First Edition
Format hardcover with dustjacket
Condition like new
Summary
In Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA, Amaryllis Fox delivers a gripping memoir that reads like a high-stakes spy thriller. As a former CIA officer recruited at an astonishingly young age, Fox takes readers deep inside the clandestine world of intelligence, counterterrorism, and global espionage. She offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into life undercover—where deception is a survival skill, danger lurks in every mission, and personal relationships must be sacrificed for the greater good.
With poetic and precise storytelling, Fox recounts her transformation from an idealistic college student to an elite operative sent to infiltrate terrorist networks. She explores the emotional toll of leading a double life, the ethical dilemmas faced in the field, and the sobering realization that peace is often achieved through quiet understanding rather than brute force.
Unlike conventional espionage memoirs, Life Undercover is as introspective as it is thrilling. Fox’s deeply personal journey reveals the sacrifices required to serve at the highest levels of intelligence while offering profound insights into humanity, conflict resolution, and the power of empathy. For readers fascinated by espionage, world affairs, and the intersection of diplomacy and covert action, this book is a must-read.