The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life [B0727]

2017 PB in nice clean condition. "Out of the secret world I once knew I have tried to make a theatre for the larger worlds we inhabit. First comes the imagining, then the search for the reality.' The Pigeon Tunnel, John le CarrU's memoir and his first work of non-fiction, is a thrilling journey into the worlds of his 'secret sharers' - the men and women who inspired some of his most enthralling novels. From terrifying meetings with Yasser Arafat in war-torn Beirut to brilliantly observed encounters with the great figures of 20th century film, from Stanley Kubrick to Alec Guinness. The reader is swept along not just by the chilling winds of the Cold War or by the author's frightening journeys into places of terrible violence but, most importantly, by the author's inimitable voice. In this astonishing work we see our world, both public and private, through the eyes of one of the world's greatest writers.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "My favorite read of the year. Love John Le Carré. I'm at the best point in my life - the decline of the American empire - to enjoy his work. I was surprised at how lacking in cynicism he often was; not an idealist by any means, but a semi-pragmatic realist who thought a better world was possible, even if he didn't know how it would happen."; "Packed with fascinating reflections reminiscent of George MacDonald Fraser's The Light's on at the Signpost, The Pigeon Tunnel represents a final wrap up of an interesting life."; "Highly recommended for anyone interested in spy novels. The amount of deep, dangerous research he does is astonishing. He creates true-to-life characters by immersing himself in the world of terrorists, as well as observing people in the diplomatic circles where he worked. He reveals parts of his personal background, which enriches the stories."