A fascinating look at life in Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
The CIA was fully aware of the plot for 9/11, approximately 18 months before it actually took place. But since they failed to divulge the top-secret information to the FBI, and other government authorities, the United States suffered its most devastating terrorist attack in history on its mainland.
The book covers in pretty good detail the activities and character, and actually makes a tribute to former FBI agent, John O’Neill, who was in the World Trade Center building towers when they came crumbling down.
Al Qaeda, the Taliban, the Muslim brotherhood, Osama bin Laden, ISIS, ISSL, and so many more, what is it all began, and/or where does it all end?
This book, The Looming Tower, is a great narration of the road that led to 9/11. The attacks on America from so many extremist terrorist groups from the Middle East. The author, Lawrence Wright, does a fantastic job of creating and re-creating, and trying to gather all the connections of the characters, and the roles that they played throughout.
I thought it was a fascinating read, and, as we are embroiled in yet another Mideast terrorist skirmish, to give me a better sense of the overall picture of how things are originated, and where things are headed.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
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James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
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