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Jerusalem Post/Magazine/Books

The most naive man in the Middle East?

Kai Bird’s eloquent new book on CIA agent Robert Ames argues that the peace process was engendered by the agency, but leaves readers with many questions about the protagonist’s motives.

Bob Ames in Saudi Arabia, Christmas 1964, with his daughters, Catherine and Adrienne
Bob Ames in Saudi Arabia, Christmas 1964, with his daughters, Catherine and Adrienne
(photo credit: COURTESY NANCY AMES HANLON)
BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
JULY 3, 2014 15:22
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