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Permanent Record By Edward Snowden
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1529035667
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Edward Snowden
Release Date: September 1, 2020
Genre: Educational & Academic
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Edward Snowden’s Permanent Record: A Powerful Memoir on Privacy, Freedom, and Digital Rights
About the Book
Permanent Record is Edward Snowden’s deeply personal journey from a young computer prodigy to the whistleblower who exposed global mass surveillance. This memoir reveals the shocking truth about how governments secretly collect data on millions of innocent people. Written with clarity and conviction, Snowden explains the technical systems behind surveillance and why he made the extraordinary decision to risk everything to defend our fundamental right to privacy.
About the Author
Edward Snowden is a former CIA officer and NSA contractor who revealed classified information in 2013, exposing unprecedented global surveillance programs. His disclosures sparked worldwide debate about privacy, security, and government accountability. Snowden has received numerous awards for his courage and advocacy for digital rights, and he continues to be a leading voice on privacy and freedom.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is essential reading for anyone concerned about digital privacy, government transparency, or civil liberties in the modern age. Whether you’re a technology professional, a student of political science, a privacy advocate, or simply a citizen who wants to understand how surveillance affects daily life, Permanent Record offers invaluable insights. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking memoirs that challenge the status quo will find this story both enlightening and inspiring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Permanent Record by Edward Snowden about?
Permanent Record is Edward Snowden’s autobiography detailing his life, career in intelligence, and his decision to expose NSA mass surveillance programs. It explores themes of privacy, government overreach, and individual conscience.
Q: Is Permanent Record suitable for readers without a technical background?
Yes, Snowden writes in an accessible, engaging style that explains complex surveillance technology in terms anyone can understand. You don’t need technical expertise to grasp the important ideas.
Q: Why should I read Edward Snowden’s memoir?
This book offers a rare insider’s perspective on government surveillance and raises critical questions about privacy rights that affect everyone. It’s both a gripping personal story and an important work about digital freedom.
Q: How long does it take to read Permanent Record paperback?
The paperback edition is approximately 350 pages and most readers complete it in 6-10 hours. Many find it difficult to put down once they start reading.
Q: Is this book biased or does it present both sides of surveillance?
While Snowden clearly advocates for privacy rights, he provides context about national security concerns and explains why he believes transparency and oversight are essential for democracy. Readers can form their own conclusions about this complex issue.
| Weight | 550 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.3 × 2.8 × 23.4 cm |
Through Permanent Record, you'll discover the hidden world of intelligence agencies, understand how mass surveillance actually works, and learn why one person's decision to speak truth to power changed history. Snowden shares intimate details of his childhood fascination with computers, his work inside the intelligence community, and the moral awakening that led to his whistleblowing. This book will change how you think about privacy, security, and the digital footprint you leave behind every single day.
