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Charlie Wilson’s War by George Crile III details the story of U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson and his involvement in providing covert assistance to the Afghan Mujahideen during the Soviet-Afghan War, which was crucial in the Soviet Union's downfall. The book explores Wilson's transformation from a scandal-prone politician to a key player in one of the CIA's most significant operations, emphasizing the complexities of political agency. The narrative includes explicit references to drug use, sexual assault allegations, and the impacts of war.