Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5
Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002
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BetaOpen Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureUnited Kingdom • 1990s
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5, Stella Rimington provides readers with a personal account of her journey from a young civil servant to becoming the first female Director-General of MI5. She sheds light on her experiences within the British security services, discussing the challenges and changes she faced over her career.
Informative
Challenging
Mysterious
Suspenseful
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Review Roundup
Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5 by Stella Rimington provides an intriguing insider look into MI5 with personal anecdotes and historical context. While praised for its candidness and rare female perspective, some critics find it lacks depth in operational details and is overly cautious in revealing sensitive information.
Who Should Read Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5?
Readers who enjoy Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5 by Stella Rimington are likely drawn to real-world espionage, intelligence, and leadership narratives. Fans of Spycatcher by Peter Wright or The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre may appreciate Rimington's insider perspective on MI5 and her pioneering role.
2,551 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
British LiteratureUnited Kingdom • 1990s
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World History2002
Adult
18+ years
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